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British Rule

British Rule. The Indians didn’t like the British ruling them British outlawed ritual suicide which offended the Indians religion Indian Princes didn’t like being told what to do by the British The Hindus and Muslims didn’t like missionaries trying to convert them to Christianity.

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British Rule

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  1. British Rule • The Indians didn’t like the British ruling them • British outlawed ritual suicide which offended the Indians religion • Indian Princes didn’t like being told what to do by the British • The Hindus and Muslims didn’t like missionaries trying to convert them to Christianity

  2. Sepoy Rebellion • The unrest helped to start a revolt among the Sepoys (Indian troops who were in the British Army) • The Sepoys grew mad at the British Army because they heard their because they heard their bullets were dipped in cow fat (the cow is sacred to the Indians) • Broke out in 1857 near Delhi • The British won

  3. British Improvements • British improved roads, ports, railroads, and telegraphs • The Indians raised cash crops (tea, pepper, coffee, cotton) • They also improved healthcare, sanitary conditions, and schools

  4. Indian National Congress • Indian nationalism was strongest among the educated elites • Some of them wanted modern ways, while some others wanted tradition • They all demanded independence

  5. Amritsar Massacre • On April 13, 1919 more than 10,000 Indians gathered in the city of Amritsar. • 379 Indians were killed, and 1,100 were wounded • A turning point in the struggle for freedom • Led to more distrust of Britain, which led to more violence

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