Empire 4. Between Two Massacres: 1857-1919
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Aug 30, 2022 Delve into the aftermath of the 1857 Rebellion and the establishment of British Raj. Explore the birth of Gandhi and the shifting colonial dynamics that sparked disillusionment in India. Discover the brutal realities faced by Indian soldiers in World War I and their struggles in foreign lands. Uncover the complexities of loyalty, ethnicity, and repressive British tactics. As tensions rise in Punjab, Gandhi's call for unity emerges amidst the tumult, highlighting the deep desire for independence.
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1857 Rebellion Atrocities
- The 1857 Rebellion left a scar on North India, marked by British war crimes in Delhi, Lucknow, and Kanpur.
- Tens of thousands of civilians were killed, highlighting the brutality of the British Empire.
Shift to British Raj
- The 1857 Mutiny was a turning point, ending the era of trust and ushering in direct British state control.
- The East India Company's assets were nationalized, marking the beginning of the British Raj.
Cultural Transformation under British Rule
- The rise of British rule led to a cultural shift, with English replacing Persian as the language of high culture.
- Mughal elites and cultural elements were replaced by an Anglicized class.
