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Case Study #2 - British Imperialism in India - By: Hannah M

By BeesAreAngry

  • 1. In 1600 The East India Company is formed and in 1615 the company acquires its first territory in Bombay.

    1. In 1600 The East India Company is formed and in 1615 the company acquires its first territory in Bombay.
    In 1600 The East India Company is formed and in 1615 the company acquires its first territory in Bombay. The EIC was an English but later a British joint-stock company, which was formed to pursue trade with the East Indies. The Bombay Presidency was created when the city of Bombay was leased to the EIC by a Royal Charter from the King of England, Charles the second. This was the starting point of Britain's rule over India.

  • 2. In 1757 the War of Plassey is fought.

    2. In 1757 the War of Plassey is fought.
    In 1757 the War of Plassey is fought. The only power that stood in the way of the EIC from establishing their stronghold in Indian colonies was the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. The Battle of Plassey was the victory of the EIC over Nawab establishing the company rule in Bengal.
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    3. 10 July Mutiny at Vellore in 1806 followed by the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

    10 July Mutiny at Vellore in 1806 followed by the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The Vellore mutiny on 10 july 1806 was the first instance of a large-scale and violent mutiny by Indian sepoys against the EIC. The revolt took place in the South Indian city of Vellore and was brief, only lasting one full day. The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a rebellion in India against the rule of EIC, that ran from may 1857 to july 1859. In 1858 the power of the EIC in India was ended, but Britain still rules India.

  • 4. In 1869 Mahatma Gandhi is born in Porbandar, Gujarat.

    4. In 1869 Mahatma Gandhi is born in Porbandar, Gujarat.
    In 1869 Mahatma Gandhi is born in Porbandar, Gujarat. Mahatma Gandhi was the preeminent leader of the Indian Independence movement in British ruled India. Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He later becomes a member and leader of the Indian National Congress.

  • 5. In 1885 the Indian National Congress is formed.

    5. In 1885 the Indian National Congress is formed.
    1. In 1885 the Indian National Congress is formed. An Indian political party, Its founding members proposed economic reforms and wanted a larger role in the making of British policy for India. It was made to create an outlet for Indians to voice their concerns and express their views.

  • 6. In 1947 British leaders finally agreed that the partition was the best way to limit blood shed over power between the Muslims and Hindus within India.

    6. In 1947 British leaders finally agreed that the partition was the best way to limit blood shed over power between the Muslims and Hindus within India.
    In 1947 British leaders finally agreed that the partition was the best way to limit blood shed over power between the Muslims and Hindus within India. It was decided that India would be split into two independent nations. Pakistan would now contain the mainly Muslim regions of India and India would retain the regions of Hindu majority. This spread the power between both religions.