European Expansion in India and Southeast Asia Flashcards
Who set up the Mughal empire?
Babur.
Who expanded the Mughal empire?
Akbar (Babur’s grandson)
What religion was Akbar?
Muslim, but had religious tolerance.
What did Akbar encourage?
International trade.
What did Akbar do?
He opened government jobs to all members of the caste system.
What three empires were the gunpowder empires?
The Safavid, Ottoman, and Mughal empires.
What was the Mughal empire like compared to other kingdoms in Europe?
It was stronger, richer, larger, and more powerful.
What did Portugal try?
A military invasion, but they were defeated.
What did England and France do when they arrived?
They sought to trade first and set up small forts for the company’s protection.
Did the Mughal empire see the England and France companies as a threat?
No.
Where did the British and French have their companies?
India.
What was the first thing the companies did?
They raised armies to protect their profit.
What was the second thing the companies did?
The companies paid sepoys or Indian troops loyal to the company to gain control of the Mughal empire.
What did the British companies eventually do?
Overthrow the Mughal empire and then drive out the French.
What was the British East India global company monopoly with?
Tea, silk, spices, and opium.
