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A2 Historical enquiry: India and the British Empire, 1757-1947

Explore the reasons behind the growth of nationalism in India following the 1857 Indian Mutiny and its consequences on British rule. Discuss the role of British-educated lawyers and changing policies towards Indians.

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A2 Historical enquiry: India and the British Empire, 1757-1947

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  1. A2 Historical enquiry: India and the British Empire, 1757-1947

  2. Why did the 1857 Indian Mutiny result in the growth of nationalism? British government take India under their control . Leads to development of a class of British educated lawyers

  3. 1858 – Queen Victoria’s proclamation • ‘ it is ..our will that .. our subjects, of whatever race or creed, be freely .. admitted to offices (jobs), the duties of which they may be qualified by their education, ability and integrity .. to discharge.’ Key consequence of the Mutiny. It is this that is the basis for the nationalist movement in India, NOT the Mutiny

  4. What did this mean? • Indian natives were allowed to join the Indian Civil Service • Most Indians were sent to study in Britain but gradually India acquired colleges • The Indian Civil Service exams were held in Britain until 1887 • By 1913, only 5% of ICS officials were Indian

  5. How did the mutiny lead to the growth of nationalism? • Change of British policy towards Indians • Educated class created in India (the early Nationalist leaders were all British educated lawyers) • They were influenced by western political ideas • They had legal training that enabled them to argue a case • They felt marginalised and exploited by the British

  6. British India after the Mutiny - notes • Constitutional change – Crown control replaced BEIC p.14-15 • Government structure p.14-15 and p.21-22 • Policy changes towards religion and participation of Indians in government (include the ICS and difficulties for Indian applicants) p.15-17 • Modernisation and exploitation of India’s resources p.17 • British attitudes to India (p.18 the Ilbert Bill and p.20 the White Man’s Burden) • The Aligarh movement and the INC (include Indian Council Act) p.17, p. 19 • Idea of paramountcy p.24

  7. homework • Complete your notes from the lesson • Read through your nationalism timeline up to the 1890s, referring to the page references where necessary • Read Copland’s introduction – make notes to explain why British rule was effective and largely unchallenged in the 1880s (these are notes for YOU – take quotations) Due: tomorrow 19/11

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