British Expansion and Consolidation in India (1757-1857) 1. British East India Company: Establishment, growth, and impact on Indian economy and society 2. Anglo-French rivalry: Carnatic Wars, Treaty of Paris (1763) 3. Expansion of British rule: Bengal, Mysore, Maratha Confederacy, Sikh Kingdom 4. Administrative and economic changes: Permanent Settlement (1793), Ryotwari System, Mahalwari System 5. Social and cultural changes: Western education, Christian missionary activities, social reforms Indian National Movement (1857-1947) 1. Revolt of 1857: Causes, course, and consequences 2. Early nationalist movements: Indian National Congress (1885), Swadeshi Movement (1905) 3. Gandhian era: Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-1922), Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934), Quit India Movement (1942) 4. Other nationalist movements: Home Rule Movement (1916-1918), Khilafat Movement (1919-1924) 5. Role of women and marginalized groups: Women's participation, Dalit movement, tribal movements «Key Figures and Their Contributions 1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy: Social reforms, education, and cultural changes 2. Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar: Social reforms, women's education, and cultural changes 3. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay: Literary contributions, nationalism, and cultural changes 4. Swami Vivekananda: Philosophy, nationalism, and cultural changes 5. Mahatma Gandhi: Non-violent resistance, nationalism, and social changes 6. Jawaharlal Nehru: Secularism, socialism, and international relations 7. Subhas Chandra Bose: Militant nationalism, Indian National Army, and international relations Social and Cultural Developments 1. Women's education and empowerment: Women's participation in national movement, women's rights, and feminist movements 2. Social reforms: Caste system, untouchability, and social justice 3. Literary and cultural developments: Bengal Renaissance, Indian literature, and cultural changes 4. Art and architecture: Colonial and nationalist influences, Indian art and architectureEconomic Developments 1. Deindustrialization and decline of Indian industries: Impact of British rule on Indian economy 2. Growth of agriculture and impact of colonial policies: Land revenue systems, peasant movements, and agricultural changes 3. Development of infrastructure: Railways, roads, canals, and communication networks 4. Economic nationalism and Swadeshi Movement: Boycott of British goods, promotion of Indian industries, and economic self-reliance Constitutional Developments 1. Government of India Act (1858): Establishment of British Raj, centralization of power 2. Indian Councils Act (1861, 1892): Expansion of legislative councils, representation of Indians 3. Morley-Minto Reforms (1909): Separate electorates for Muslims, expansion of legislative councils 4, Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms (1919): Dyarchy, expansion of legislative councils, provincial autonomy 5. Government of India Act (1935): Establishment of All-India Federation, provincial autonomy, and constitutional reforms 6. Indian Independence Act (1947): Transfer of power, partition of India, and establishment of Dominion of IndiaImportant Events and Dates 1. 2. Ou Ww wo CON Revolt of 1857: May 10, 1857 Indian National Congress: December 28, 1885 . Partition of Bengal: October 16, 1905 . Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: April 13, 1919 . Simon Commission: November 3, 1927 . Round Table Conferences: November 1930 - December 1932 . Poona Pact: September 24, 1932 . Quit India Resolution: August 8, 1942 . Indian Independence: August 15, 1947