Imperialism in india Flashcards
What did the british east india company do?
a well-established trade company that gained control of various crops and goods supplies throughout India and influenced many major schemes and events in history.
sepoy rebellion (also when)
(1857-1859) the sepoys were Indians forced to serve in British military. The rebellion was caused by many things, but when they were forced to use a new bullet that has cow fat which goes against their culture, they began to rebel. They ultimately emerged defeated however, as Britain far outmatched them
Mughal Empire
Ruled over india before the british came into power. They were on decline when the british came, however.
What did Benjamin Disraeli call india?
The “jewel in the crown”
British Raj
Period where the british government directly ruled over india
Where were the three major BEIC ports?
Bombay, Calcutta, Madras
BEIC made money through…
Spices and taxes
