5. Flashcards
When Avadh imposed subsidiary alliance
1801
Which state was annexed by British in charge of miss governance
Avadh in 1856
By lord Dalhousie
Who announce after Bahadur Shah Zafar Mughal family will be more out of Red fort
Lord Dalhousie announcement
What lord canning declared to the Mughal
1856
No one will be Mughal ruler after Bahadur Shah Zafar
What was the believe of the sepoy on going abroad from sea route
Indian sepoys believed that traveling overseas by sea would result in losing their caste and religious identity, as crossing the “black water” (Kala Pani) was considered impure.
This belief contributed to their grievances, which played a role in the Revolt of 1857.
What was the believe of the sepoy on going abroad from sea route
Indian sepoys believed that traveling overseas by sea would result in losing their caste and religious identity, as crossing the “black water” (Kala Pani) was considered impure.
This belief contributed to their grievances, which played a role in the Revolt of 1857.
What is the self interest of British on sati pratha and widow remarriage
- Justified British rule as “civilizing” India.
- Consolidated power by weakening traditional practices.
- Gained support from Indian reformers.
- Reduced influence of Indian leaders.
- Potential economic benefits by increasing participation in society.
What changes the britisher want bring in the Indian society and culture
Laws on sati pratha encouraged widow remarriage
Education in English language
Christian mishnories allowed to preetily function allowed to more land and property
Conversion to Christianity is easier
Can property can be inherit
With the writer of majha Pravas
Vishnu Bhatt godse
Factors of the uprising of sepoys
Seizing of awadh
Graced cartigious with the fat of cows and big
Conversion to Christianity
When Mangal Pandey hanged to death
8 April 1857
Who will rule the country after the British
Bahadur Shah Zafar
Who took part in the rebellion of 1857
Delhi
Lucknow
Kanpur
Bareilly
Faridabad
Jhansi
Bihar arra
Delhi -Bahadur Shah Zafar
general Bhakta Khan
Lucknow - Begum Hazrat Mahal
Brijis Kadir
Kanpur - Nana Saheb
Tatya tope
Bareilly - Khan bahadur khan
Faridabad -maulvi Ahmad ulla
Jhansi - Rani Lakshmi Bai
Arra (bihar)- Kunwar Singh
Took took part in the rebellion from mandala region MP
Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi
of Ramgarh lead and army of 4000 against British
How the Britishers convenced the Indian rulers after the revolt
No further annexation of the state
Allowing the passing of kingdom to
hiers
Accept the British paramountcy
Important points of Government of India act 1858
Key provisions of the Government of India Act 1858:
- Abolition of East India Company – Rule transferred to the British Crown.
- Creation of Secretary of State for India – British cabinet member responsible for Indian administration.
- Establishment of India Council – A 15-member body to advise the Secretary of State.
- Appointment of Viceroy – Replaced the Governor-General as the Crown’s representative (first Viceroy: Lord Canning).
- Centralized control – Direct governance by the British Crown, with final authority in London.
- End of Dual Government – No more power-sharing between the Company and Crown.
- Civil service reforms – Competitive exams introduced for Indian Civil Service.
These reforms centralized British control over India and ended Company
Changes the Britishers did in the army after revolt
Europe increased in the army and the recruitment of Indian are decrease
Gorkha Sikh Pathan recruitment increased
No interference in the religion
Raja bira kishor dev was the thing of
Khurda Kingdom (formed 16th century)
Orissa
Mukund Dev ll was the king of
Khurda Kingdom Orissa (formed 16th century)
He entered Anglo Maratha conflict with the British side against Maratha
In the Khurda uprising the rebellion was led by
Baxi jagbandhu
The Khurda uprising summary
Khurda Uprising (Paika Rebellion) - 1817:
- Led by: Bakshi Jagabandhu, leader of the Paika warriors.
- Location: Khurda region, present-day Odisha.
- Cause: British land revenue policies, loss of traditional rights, and high taxes on Paikas.
- Participants: Paikas (warrior class), peasants, and local rulers.
- Initial Success: Rebels captured Khurda and Puri, attacking British outposts.
- British Response: Rebellion was crushed by the British military; Bakshi Jagabandhu later imprisoned.
- Significance: Early resistance against British rule; recognized as a precursor to later freedom struggles.
Who led the Khurda Uprising (Paika Rebellion) of 1817?
Bakshi Jagabandhu
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The Khurda Uprising of 1817 occurred in which present-day state?
a) Odisha
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What was a primary cause of the Khurda Uprising (Paika Rebellion)?
b) Imposition of high land revenue and loss of Paika privileges
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Which of the following was a result of the Khurda Uprising?
b) Complete suppression by British forces
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