Table of Contents
- 1 How was Indian culture affected by British rule in the country?
- 2 Did the British Empire exploit India?
- 3 Who is more responsible for exploitation during British rule Indian or Britishers?
- 4 How many years of Mughal rule was shattered in India?
- 5 Will India ever rise up for independence from monarchy?
How was Indian culture affected by British rule in the country?
5.4 BRITISH IMPACT ON SOCIETY AND CULTURE Indian society underwent many changes after the British came to India. In the 19th century, certain social practices like female infanticide, child marriage, sati, polygamy and a rigid caste system became more prevalent. These practices were against human dignity and values.
What were the benefits of British rule for India?
The Benefits of British Rule for India: In the Cause of Humanity: Abolition of suttee and infanticide. Destruction of Dacoits, Thugs, Pindarees, and other such pests of Indian society. Allowing remarriage of Hindu widows, and charitable aid in time of famine.
Did the British Empire exploit India?
As Britain ruthlessly exploited India, between 15 and 29 million Indians died tragically unnecessary deaths from starvation. The last large-scale famine to take place in India was under British rule; none has taken place since, since free democracies don’t let their people starve to death.
Why are Britishers attracted to India?
The British East India Company came to India as traders in spices, a very important commodity in Europe back then as it was used to preserve meat. Apart from that, they primarily traded in silk, cotton, indigo dye, tea and opium. They landed in the Indian subcontinent on August 24, 1608, at the port of Surat.
Who is more responsible for exploitation during British rule Indian or Britishers?
According to me, Indians are more responsible for the exploitation during British Rule. When the British came to India, many Indian Rulers supported them and thought that they will take them to paradise. Some Indian rulers made friend with the British, and subdued their Indian opponents.
What was the impact of the British rule in India?
The British glorified India socially. A social curse, the Sati system was abolished. Thousands of female lives were saved. Even female infanticide was decreased to a great extent. Old caste barriers were removed and social mobility increased. Many religious superstitions were removed. Education of women was encouraged.
How many years of Mughal rule was shattered in India?
With the advent of the British in India, around 700 years of Mughal rule was shattered. India has always been under monarchy. Before the arrival of the British there has been no noted instance of Indians rising up for independence and demanding a better government.
What was the British conquest of India?
The British conquest of India was the invasion and destruction of a high civilization by a trading company utterly without scruple or principle careless of art and greedy of gain, overrunning with fire and sword ,bribing and murdering ,annexing and stealing and beginning that career of illegal and legal plunder which went for around 300 years .
Will India ever rise up for independence from monarchy?
India has always been under monarchy. Before the arrival of the British there has been no noted instance of Indians rising up for independence and demanding a better government. They endured whatever was imposed on them.