EQ 4 Flashcards
A way of dividing Indian people into a hierarchy (from most superior to least)
Castes
To bring something out of primitive state/make culturally or politically better
Civilise
Peaceful discussions
Diplomacy
Private company set up in 1600. Became so rich they could mint their own coins and have an army. Ruled India for the government between 1757 and 1874
East India company
A historians opinion or viewpoint of the past
Interpretation
To kill large numbers of people
Massacre
Self sufficient trade
Mercantilism
Christians who thought it was their religious duty to convert non-christians
Missionaries
Rulers of India between 1526- 1761
Mughal India
When soldiers refuse to fight or turn on their leaders
Mutiny
An act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Rebellion
Name for Indian soldiers in the British Army
Sepoy
Indian King/ emperor
Shah
A settlement for trading
Trading posts
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt
Uprising