Mughal to Indian Independence Dates Flashcards

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What years did the Mughal Empire exist?

1526-1857

Which company operated in India from 1600 to 1857?

British East India Company

What economic class emerged in the 1700s due to increased global trade?

Mercantile class

What event in 1756 is known as the 'Black Hole of Calcutta'?

A traumatic imprisonment of British soldiers in Calcutta.

Which battle in 1757 was pivotal for British control in India?

Battle of Plassey

What significant battle took place in 1764?

Battle of Buxar

In what year did the BEIC implement the Bengal Permanent Settlement Act?

1783

What institution did the BEIC create in 1793?

Indian Civil Service

What was the 1857 uprising against British rule called?

Great Revolt/Sepoy Rebellion

What legislation was enacted in 1858 to improve governance in India?

Act for the Better Government of India

In the 1860s and 1870s, who took control of India's natural resources?

The Crown

What major demographic survey was conducted in India in 1871?

All-Indian Census

What was the purpose of the Vernacular Press Act of 1878?

To control and restrict the press in India.

Which political party was created in 1885?

Indian National Congress (INC)

What significant event occurred with the British in 1905 regarding Bengal?

British Partition of Bengal

Which party was founded in 1906?

Muslim League

What were the reforms discussed in 1909 called?

Morley-Minto Reforms

What action did the British take in 1911 regarding Bengal?

They reversed the partition of Bengal.

What major global event took place from 1914 to 1918?

World War I (WWI)

What were the Lucknow Pact and Home Rule Leagues associated with?

Political cooperation and self-rule for Indians established in 1916.

Which report was released in 1918 concerning Indian governance?

Montagu-Chelmsford Report

What significant legislative act was passed in 1919?

Government of India Act.

What repressive legislation was passed by the British in 1919?

Rowlatt Bills

Who led the satyagraha movement in 1919?

Gandhi

What was the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?

A tragic massacre in Amritsar in 1919.

What movement did Gandhi and the INC lead in 1920?

Non-Cooperation Movement

What incident led Gandhi to end the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920?

Chauri Chauri incident.

What significant protest occurred in 1930 led by Gandhi?

Salt March

What act was enacted in 1935?

Government of India Act.

What major conflict occurred from 1939 to 1945?

World War II (WWII)

What significant political resolution was made in Lahore in 1940?

Lahore Resolution.

What was the objective of Cripp’s Mission in 1941?

To negotiate with Indian leaders about post-war governance.

What was the objective of the Quit India Movement initiated in 1942?

To demand an end to British rule in India.

Which event marked the end of the Quit India Movement in 1943?

British military suppression.

What was the significance of the Simla Conference in 1945?

To discuss India’s future governance.

What did the Cabinet Mission of 1946 aim to achieve?

To discuss the transfer of power.

What was the vision of the Muslim League regarding Pakistan in 1946?

To establish Pakistan in Northwest & Northeast India.

What tragic event occurred on Direct Action Day in 1946?

Great Calcutta Killings.

When did the British announce their intention to leave India?

By 1948.

What happened in 1947 regarding India and Pakistan?

They were founded as two independent countries.