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Modern World History: A Case Study of British Imperialism in India
India was the crown jewel of the largest empire in the history of the world. To understand how India arrived at this point, we need to look at india before colonization, specifically the rise and fall of the Mughal Empire in India. Vivid...
History Teacher
Historyteacher.net: Global Studies: The British Raj Quiz
Ten multiple choice question quiz is immediately scored and provides review of Indian history and the British goverment.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Robert Clive
This site is provided for by the Fordham University. Read an excerpt from Clive's speech to the House of Commons regarding the rule of the East India Company over India. Offers excellent perspective on the imperialistic, superior...
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Dharma Universe: 1971 India Pakistan War
This site from freeindia.org contains an explanation and analysis of the Bangladesh Independence in 1971. Has pictures, audio, and lots and lots of information.
Emory University
Emory University: Postcolonial Studies: The Sepoy War of 1857
A detailed essay that analyzes the various historical events surrounding and leading up to the Rebellion of 1857. Source list and pictures included.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Address to the Indian National Congress 1907
This site has a transcript of a speech given to the Indian National Congress by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1907.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Indian National Congress
Explore the history of India through an in-depth look into the Indian National Congress. Identifies when the Congress was formed, how many delegates have been appointed throughout time, and the various religious background of the...
British Library
British Library: Love and Valour in India's Great Epic
Explore the epic story of Ramayana, one of the most significant pieces of literature in the Hindu culture. The British Library offered an exhibit of the tale in 2008, but the data is still available online.
BBC
Bbc: The British Presence in India in the 18th Century
At the start of the 18th century, the East India Company's presence in India was one of trade outposts. But by the end of the century, the Company was militarily dominant over South India and rapidly extending northward.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Literature 1900 1950
Explore key literary works of the early 20th- century with these articles.
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Power and Conflict
Find out how war and conflict shaped literature throughout the 20th century.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Age of Imperialism: Gandhi: Indian Freedom Fighter
The story of Mohandas Gandhi and how he led the nonviolent rebellion against British rule in India, resulting in India's independence. It also led to religious conflict between Hindus and Muslims who wanted separate countries (i.e.,...
Curated OER
Map of India Showing the Areas Affected by Rebellion in 1857
A highly interesting account of the rebellion that occurred in 1857 when Indian troops staged a violent outbreak against their British masters. The author examines the causes, events and results of the mutiny.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: Robert Clive
Read a brief biography of Robert Clive, a leader largely responsible for the conquest of India for the British East India Company.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: History and Politics Warren Hastings
Biography tells facts about Warren Hastings and the role he had in consolidating British power in India.
Then Again
Then Again: British East India Company: Thomas Mun
Thomas Mun (1571-1641) was one of the directors of the British East India Company, one of the largest companies engaged in colonial trade. His England's Treasure by Foreign Trade, written in the 1630s, but not published until 1664, was a...
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Web India123: English East India Company
A brief history of the English East India Company is given at this site. Read about the origins of the company and the various factories that were set up.
Ducksters
Ducksters: India History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of India including early civilizations, religions, Gupta empire, Mughal Empire, British rule, independence, Gandhi, and current events.
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Etc: Maps Etc: India at the Beginning of British East India Control, 1750
A map of the Indian subcontinent around 1750, prior to the beginnings of British control under the East India Company. The map shows the region south of the Ganges that was subject to Mahratta (Maratha Empire) tribute, the Mogul Empire...
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Etc: India After the Second Anglo Maratha War, 1804
A map of British India in 1804, at the end of the Second Anglo-Maratha War (1803-1804). The map is color-coded to show the British dominions, the subsidiary and protected states, the independent states at the time, and the Portuguese...
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Etc: Maps Etc: India at the Time of the Indian Rebellion, 1857
A map of British India at the time of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The map is color-coded to show the British dominions extending from the frontiers of Beloochistan and Afghanistan in the west to Lower Burmah (Myanmar) and the Irrawaddy...
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Etc: Maps Etc: India at the Close of the Government of Warren Hastings, 1785
A map of British India at the close of the Government of Warren Hastings. Hastings was the Governor-General of Bengal from 1773 to 1785 under the East India Company, accused of corruption (acquitted in 1795). This map is color-coded to...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Economic Activity in India, 1915
A map from 1915 of British India, showing principal economic products of the region at the time. The map is color-coded to show areas where tea, wheat, rice, opium, tobacco, jute, and cotton are grown, and areas of coal extraction....
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Etc: Maps Etc: Delta of the Ganges River, India, 1873
A map from 1873 of the Ganges River delta in what was at the time the Bengal province of British India. The map shows the main course of the Ganges River, the Hoogly and Hooringotta distributaries, and the Sunderbunds at the mouth of the...
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