Impact Of British Rule On India Economic, Social And Cultural (1757-1857)
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Get startedWhy did the British come to India in the beginning?
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The British came to India mainly for trade. They wanted raw materials for British industries and markets for their finished goods. Later, they also used political power to control trade and territory.
What important world event increased British interest in India?
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The Industrial Revolution in England increased the demand for raw materials and markets. This made India important for British trade and industry.
Vasco da Gama
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Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who discovered a sea route to India in 1498. This opened direct European trade contact with India.
East India Company
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The East India Company was established in 1600. It became the main British trading body in India and later expanded into political control.
How did the British begin to establish their control in India?
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They used trade, military force, alliances, and annexations. They also interfered in the political affairs of Indian rulers and gradually expanded their power.
First factory at Surat
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The first factory of the East India Company was established at Surat in 1613. It was one of the earliest steps in British trade expansion in India.
Sir Thomas Roe
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Sir Thomas Roe got permission from Mughal emperor Jahangir in 1615 to open more factories at Agra, Ahmadabad and Broach. This helped the British expand trade.
What was Fort St. George?
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Fort St. George at Madras was the first proprietary holding acquired by the company on Indian soil. It was an important fortified trading centre for the British.
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