HIST 1112 Chapter Notes - Chapter 26: Bahadur Shah Ii, Spice Trade, Indian Rebellion Of 1857
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Chapter 26 new imperialism in the 19th century. Transition in india from european trade fort actives to government colonialism coincided with the decline of mughal dynasty. British became a colonial power in the easter hemisphere making india the center for delivery of cotton. 7 year wars was about 2 struggles: maritime and colonial conflict between brittan and its bourbon enemies (france and spain). This one proved triumph for brittan: conflict between frederick ii (great) of prussia and his opponents (austria, france, russia and. By the terms of the treaty ending the 7 (cid:455)ears(cid:859) war in 1763 the east india company ended up the reigning power in india. The british had joined forces at surat on the west coast of india with the dutch in the lucrative spice trade. They had also established their own posts in provincial cities that would over time be transformed i(cid:374)to i(cid:374)dia(cid:859)s greatest (cid:373)etropolises: madras, bo(cid:373)(cid:271)a(cid:455), a(cid:374)d o(cid:374)e (cid:272)reated fro(cid:373) s(cid:272)rat(cid:272)h- calcutta.
