Ghanashyam S. Katti VIII-BGhanashyam S. Katti VIII-B

POINTSPOINTSAurangzeb was the last powerful Mughal Aurangzeb was the last powerful Mughal

ruler. ( died in 1707 )ruler. ( died in 1707 )Bahadur Shah Zafar was forced to leave Bahadur Shah Zafar was forced to leave

the kingdom in 1857.the kingdom in 1857. In 1600 East India Company acquired a In 1600 East India Company acquired a

charter from the ruler of England.charter from the ruler of England.Mercantile companies in those days Mercantile companies in those days

primarily to make more profit. primarily to make more profit.

MUGHAL EMPEROR AURANGZEBMUGHAL EMPEROR AURANGZEB

BAHADUR SHAH ZAFARBAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR

ENGLAND RULER-QUEEN ELIZABETH ENGLAND RULER-QUEEN ELIZABETH 11

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The sea route to India was discovered by The sea route to India was discovered by Vasco Da Gama in 1498.Vasco Da Gama in 1498.

Afterwards French came to trade in India.Afterwards French came to trade in India. Fine quality silk and cotton was produced in Fine quality silk and cotton was produced in

India.India. In 17th to 18th century the traders sank each In 17th to 18th century the traders sank each

other's ship.other's ship. Effort to fortify settlements and carry profitable Effort to fortify settlements and carry profitable

trade led to conflict amongst local rulerstrade led to conflict amongst local rulers

Vasco Da GamaVasco Da Gama

THE SEA ROUTETHE SEA ROUTE

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The 1st factory of East India Company was The 1st factory of East India Company was set up on the banks of river Hughli in 1651.set up on the banks of river Hughli in 1651.

By 1696 it began building forts around the By 1696 it began building forts around the settlements.settlements.

Kolkata was first Kalikata ,then Calcutta and Kolkata was first Kalikata ,then Calcutta and afterwards became Kolkata.afterwards became Kolkata.

Farman is a royal edict, royal order.Farman is a royal edict, royal order. At that time Murshid Quli Khan was the At that time Murshid Quli Khan was the

Nawab of BengalNawab of Bengal

LOCAL BOATS CARRYING GOODS LOCAL BOATS CARRYING GOODS FROM MADRASFROM MADRAS

MURSHID QULI KHANMURSHID QULI KHAN

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After Aurangzeb's death the Bengal After Aurangzeb's death the Bengal Nawabs asserted their power and Nawabs asserted their power and autonomyautonomy

Murshid Quli Khan was followed by Murshid Quli Khan was followed by Alivardi Khan and then by Sirajuddaulah Alivardi Khan and then by Sirajuddaulah as the Nawab of Bengal.as the Nawab of Bengal.

The conflicts led to confrontations and The conflicts led to confrontations and finally culminated in the famous battle of finally culminated in the famous battle of Plassey.Plassey.

ALIVARDI KHANALIVARDI KHAN

SIRAJUDDAULAH KHANSIRAJUDDAULAH KHAN

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Alivardi khan died in 1756 , Sirajddaulah Alivardi khan died in 1756 , Sirajddaulah became the Nawab of Bengal.became the Nawab of Bengal.

Sirajddaulah marched 30,000 soldiers to the Sirajddaulah marched 30,000 soldiers to the English factory at Kassimbazar ,captured the English factory at Kassimbazar ,captured the company officials, locked the warehouse, company officials, locked the warehouse, disarmed all Englishmen and blockaded disarmed all Englishmen and blockaded English ships.English ships.

Finally in 1757 Robert Clive led the company's Finally in 1757 Robert Clive led the company's army against Sirajddaulah at Plassey.army against Sirajddaulah at Plassey.

ROBERT CLIVEROBERT CLIVE

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Robert Clive promised Mir Jafar that if he wins Robert Clive promised Mir Jafar that if he wins the battle against Sirajddaulah he will make him the battle against Sirajddaulah he will make him the Nawab of Bengal.the Nawab of Bengal.

Sirajddaulah was assassinated and Mir Jafar Sirajddaulah was assassinated and Mir Jafar was made the Nawab.was made the Nawab.

Mir Jafar was deposed because he was Mir Jafar was deposed because he was protesting for dignity and sovereignty and hence protesting for dignity and sovereignty and hence was replaced by Mir Qasim.was replaced by Mir Qasim.

Mir Qasim lost the war at Buxar in 1764 and Mir Mir Qasim lost the war at Buxar in 1764 and Mir Jafar was reinstalled.Jafar was reinstalled.

MIR JAFARMIR JAFAR

MIR QASIMMIR QASIM

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In 17th-18th century Nawabs had to pay In 17th-18th century Nawabs had to pay 5,00,000 rupees.5,00,000 rupees.

Mir Jafar died in 1765. And Clive declared Mir Jafar died in 1765. And Clive declared -"We must indeed become Nawabs -"We must indeed become Nawabs ourselves"ourselves"

Clive collected 401,102 pounds of Indian Clive collected 401,102 pounds of Indian fortune.fortune.

Robert Clive committed suicide in 1774.Robert Clive committed suicide in 1774. "Nabobs is an English word for Nawab."Nabobs is an English word for Nawab.

TIPU SULTANTIPU SULTAN

TIPU'S TOY TIGERTIPU'S TOY TIGER

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Richard Wellesley had to pay a little part of Richard Wellesley had to pay a little part of his territory as a penalty.his territory as a penalty.

Haider Ali was the ruler of Mysore from Haider Ali was the ruler of Mysore from 1761 to 1782.1761 to 1782.

Tipu Sultan stopped the export of Tipu Sultan stopped the export of sandalwood, pepper and cardamom.sandalwood, pepper and cardamom.

Haider and Tipu together were ambitious , Haider and Tipu together were ambitious , arrogant and dangerous.arrogant and dangerous.

RICHARD WELLESLEYRICHARD WELLESLEY

HAIDER ALIHAIDER ALI

CORNWALLIAS RECEIVING THE SONS CORNWALLIAS RECEIVING THE SONS OF TIPU SULTAN AS HOSTAGES.OF TIPU SULTAN AS HOSTAGES.

CORNWALLISCORNWALLIS

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From the late 18th century British also From the late 18th century British also wanted to destroy Maratha power.wanted to destroy Maratha power.

Mahadji Sindhia and Nana Phandis were Mahadji Sindhia and Nana Phandis were two famous Maratha soldiers who fought two famous Maratha soldiers who fought the battle in Panipat.the battle in Panipat.

Finally in 1817-19 Britishers crushed the Finally in 1817-19 Britishers crushed the Marathas.Marathas.

A new policy "Paramountcy" was initiated A new policy "Paramountcy" was initiated by Lord Hastings.by Lord Hastings.

MAHADJI SINDHIAMAHADJI SINDHIA

NANA PHANDISNANA PHANDIS

LORD HASTINGSLORD HASTINGS

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In late 13th century East India Company In late 13th century East India Company began worrying about Russia.began worrying about Russia.

Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in 1839.Maharaja Ranjit Singh died in 1839. Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General Lord Dalhousie was the Governor-General

from 1848 to 1856.from 1848 to 1856. In 1856 the company took over Awadh.In 1856 the company took over Awadh. Warren Hastings was one of the many Warren Hastings was one of the many

Important figures who played a significant Important figures who played a significant role in company power expansion.role in company power expansion.

MAHARAJA RANJIT SINGHMAHARAJA RANJIT SINGH

LORD DALHOUSIELORD DALHOUSIE

WARREN HASTINGSWARREN HASTINGS

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From 1772 a new system of justice was From 1772 a new system of justice was established.established.

Qazi is a word for court judge.Qazi is a word for court judge. In 1775 eleven pandits were asked to In 1775 eleven pandits were asked to

compile a digest of Hindu laws.compile a digest of Hindu laws.Sawars are trained soldiers on horseback.Sawars are trained soldiers on horseback.The cavalry requirements of the The cavalry requirements of the

company's army declined.company's army declined.

THE TRIAL OF WARREN HASTINGSTHE TRIAL OF WARREN HASTINGS

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In the early 19th century the British began In the early 19th century the British began to develop a uniform military culture.to develop a uniform military culture.

British empire was fighting in Burma, British empire was fighting in Burma, Afghanistan and Egypt where soldiers Afghanistan and Egypt where soldiers were armed with muskets and matchlocks.were armed with muskets and matchlocks.

The Revolt of 1857 gives us a glimpse in The Revolt of 1857 gives us a glimpse in to the world of sepoys. to the world of sepoys.

QUESTIONSQUESTIONS

Q1.In which year did Aurangzeb die?Q1.In which year did Aurangzeb die?

Q2.Who discovered the sea route in India to Q2.Who discovered the sea route in India to and when?and when?

Q3. Kolkata was first Kalikata then_______Q3. Kolkata was first Kalikata then_______

and afterwards Kolkata.and afterwards Kolkata.

Q4.Alivardi Khan died in which year?Q4.Alivardi Khan died in which year?

Q5.In 1856 the company took over Q5.In 1856 the company took over ________. ________.

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