POLI 323 Midterm: List of Terms_Midterm_2014.docx
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British join stock company formed for pursuing trade with the east indies. Shares of the company were owned by wealthy merchants and aristocrats. [4] the government owned no shares and had only indirect control. The company eventually came to rule large areas of india with its own private armies, exercising military power and assuming administrative functions. Partition of bengal 1905 separated the largely muslim eastern areas from the largely hindu western areas. Pre bengali province had 3 languages- hindi, bengali, oriya. Partition of bengal separated into east and west bengali. Morley-minto reforms locals were to be given more powers in legislative affairs. Creates party system divided along religious lines. Number of members of the legislative council at centre was increased. That muslims should vote for candidates for the muslim seats. Self-governing institutions introduced by british government in india. Greater provincial control but dyarchy ( two heads of state)
