India Key dates Flashcards
1
Q
When did Gov. Bentick outlaw Sati?
A
1829
2
Q
When was the first Government on India act and what did it do?
A
1833, saw commerce turn to administration.
3
Q
When did Sleeman led a campaign against Thugee?
A
1835-39
4
Q
When did the Indian Rebellion break out
A
9th of May in Meerut
5
Q
When was the surrender at Cawnpore which led to the massacure?
A
June 27th 1857
6
Q
When was the siege of Lucknow?
A
1 July - 21st of September 1857
7
Q
When did British finally evacuate Lucknow?
A
27th of November 1857
8
Q
When was Sind, Punjab and Awadh annexed?
A
Sind - 1843 - Punjab - 1849 - Awadh - 1856
9
Q
When did the Second Government of India act end company control?
A
2cnd of August 1858.
