HIS 1123 Lecture 27: Chapter 27 - The New Imperialism
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Colonization of india coincided with the decline of the mughal empire. The seven years" war in india resulted in british dominance over the french. British east india company began consolidating its hold over indian economy. By 1800, indian cotton fed the textile mills of england. British dominance of indian economy made britain a global economic power. Spread of missionaries and changes that british reformers tried to bring to india created unrest. Driven by insults to indian culture and religions. There was a rumor that muslims and hindus in the military possibly could have eaten their sacred food {pigs or cows} Quickly turned into civil war marked by atrocities on both sides. Direct british rule resulted from perceived company mismanagement. Indian civil service was open to both british and indians. Education of indians for civil service led to development of the national congress. British civil service was small, rarely more than 1000.
