Brief History Of Mughal India Flashcards
1
Q
When was Mughal India ruling?
A
During the 16th and 17th centuries.
2
Q
What religion were Mughals?
A
Muslim
3
Q
What religion made up the majority of the Empire?
A
Hindu
4
Q
When did they start to rebel against the Mughal empire?
A
In the Mid - 1700’s
5
Q
When did the East India Company begin?
A
In 1600
6
Q
What was the EIC set up to do?
A
Trade
7
Q
When was the EIC ruling India in the name of Britain?
A
1757
8
Q
The EIC had its own ______?
A
Army and currency
9
Q
When did India officially become part of the British empire?
A
In 1858
10
Q
When was Queen Victoria declared Empress of India?
A
1876
11
Q
What was India known as?
A
The ‘jewel in the crown’
12
Q
Which area of India did the Mughal empire conquer first?
A
North
