British + Indian attitudes to eachother Flashcards
Why was there tension between the 2?
Indian Mutiny
What was the separate society?
The British did their best to establish homes they would have had in Britain
- Furniture, books, furnishings
Where did Wealthy and the Raj officials live?
18th century houses built for the EIC Merchants
Where did lesser officials live?
Newly built bungalows in Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Delhi
Who were kids looked after by?
An army of Indian servants
When were British kids sent back home?
When they were old enough for school, and holidays
Why did British wives go back home?
To permanently live with their children
Who lived close to the edge?
Poverty ridden missionaries
What were the missionaries desires?
To live amongst Indian society
Who was barred from the hierarchal society?
Businessmen in the lower trade
Who were Anglo-Indians?
Indians whom dressed in European clothing, and western makeup for the ladies
How many Anglo-Indians were there?
In the early 20th century, there were 110,000
How were the Anglo-Indians outcasted?
Accepted by neither the Indians or the British
What was the nearest encounter of acceptance for Anglo-Indians?
At church, consigned to the lowliest benches, and charitable gestures
(Children’s Christmas parties)
Why were Anglo-Indians the backbone of society?
They helped with labour on the railways, and postal and telegraph services
