British Raj In India Flashcards
Who were the three men that followed Robert Clive in expanding British power in the subcontinent?
Warren Hastings, Lord Cornwallis, Lord Wellesley
What was Warren Hastings’ role in the British administration in India?
First Governor-General of India
What languages did Warren Hastings learn during his time in India?
Arabic, Persian, Urdu, Bengali
What major event occurred in Bengal during 1769-1770?
A terrible famine killed about half the population
What system did Hastings introduce to improve the administration in Bengal?
An English-style legal system and an efficient tax collection system
How did Hastings’ approach to Indian culture affect his popularity?
He respected Indian culture, which made him popular with local people
Who were the powerful Muslim rulers that posed a threat to British rule in the late 18th century?
Haider Ali Khan and his son, Tipu Sultan
What was the relationship between Haider Ali and the French?
He sought French help against the British
What resources contributed to the wealth of Mysore during Tipu Sultan’s reign?
Sandalwood, betelnuts, cardamom
What was Tipu Sultan’s stance on religious tolerance?
‘Religious tolerance is the fundamental tenet of the Holy Quran’
What symbol did Tipu Sultan use to represent himself?
A tiger
What innovative interests did Tipu Sultan have during his reign?
He was fascinated by new inventions and had various weapons made
What military strategy did Tipu Sultan adopt against the British?
He built a large European-style army and hired French soldiers
What year did Haider Ali die?
1782
Fill in the blank: Tipu Sultan ruled Mysore until _______.
1799
