The British Raj
When was the British Raj?
From 1858 to 1947.
How many Indian and British soldiers were part of the army of the East India Company?
300.000 Indian and 50.000 British soldiers.
Who was the strongest competitor against the East Indian Company?
It is the Dutch.
When did it happen?
1919
Who became the Empress of India in 1876?
Queen Victoria.
What weapon introduced the army to the Indian soldiers in 1853?
The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle.
When did economic aspirations and trade on the Indian subcontinent begin?
It begins 200 years before 1757.
How many people demonstrated as a part of the hartal?
20.000 Sikhs
Name one of the consequences of the Indian rebellion.
The East India Company was nationalized, and the British government imposed direct rule from London.
What were the Indian soldiers called?
They were called 'sepoys'.
When was the East India Company?
From 1757 to 1858.
How many were injured or killed?
1600 humans
How many members were part of the INC (Indian National Congress)?
More than 15 million.
Who announced that he would rise up against his commanders on March 29 1857?
Mangal Pandey.
What did the queen allow in 1591?
That the British merchants could sail to the Indian ocean.
What was the Amritsar Massacre also called?
The Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre
Why was INC (Indian National Congress) perceived as a critical turning point in Indian history?
Because it became so popular and became a major player in the Indian Independence Movement.
How long did the Indian Rebellion last?
It lasted a year.
Where did the British establish themselves from 1608 to 1610?
Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal.
Who launched the so-called 'Quit India Movement'?
Gandhi