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Sepoy Mutiny
An 1857 rebellion of Hindu and Moslem soldiers against British rule in India.
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Reasons for the Sepoy Mutiny
Racism, perceived British attempts to convert Indians to Christianity, and the use of beef and pork fat in new rifle cartridges.
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British direct control over India
In 1858, the British government took direct control, ending governance by the British East India Company.
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Raj
The period of British control over parts of India from 1757 to 1947.
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Impact of the Sepoy Mutiny on racism
The rebellion increased racist attitudes between the British and Indians.
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Ram Mohun Roy
Known as the 'Father of Modern India,' he advocated for the modernization of India and the movement away from traditional practices.
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Indian National Congress
Founded in 1885, this organization aimed to gain independence from Great Britain.
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Muslim League
Founded in 1906, it worked alongside the Indian National Congress for India's independence.
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Racism in colonial India
The Sepoy Mutiny highlighted and intensified existing racial tensions between British colonizers and Indian citizens.
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Child-arranged marriages
Traditional practice criticized by Ram Mohun Roy in his call for modernization in India.
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British East India Company
A trading company that initially governed India before the British government took direct control.
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Collaboration between Hindus and Muslims
Both the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League emphasized religious harmony in the pursuit of independence.
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Fierce fighting during Sepoy Mutiny
The rebellion saw intense combat spread throughout India, particularly with Sepoy control over Delhi.
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Nationalism
A sense of national pride and identity that fueled the Sepoy Mutiny and subsequent movements for independence.
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British perception of their role in India
The British were viewed as trying to convert Indians to Christianity, fueling resentment and rebellion.
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Importance of religious harmony
Essential for both the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League in mobilizing for Indian independence.
