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Enterthebritish (Britishexpansion1600sto1850s)

The document outlines the British expansion in India from the 1600s to the 1850s, focusing on the role of the East India Company (EIC) and key figures like Sir Robert Clive. It details significant battles such as Plassey and Buxar, which solidified British control over Bengal, and the subsequent establishment of direct British governance through the Pitts India Act of 1784. The document also highlights the exploitation of local populations and the military and administrative strategies employed by the British to expand their empire.

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Enterthebritish (Britishexpansion1600sto1850s)

The document outlines the British expansion in India from the 1600s to the 1850s, focusing on the role of the East India Company (EIC) and key figures like Sir Robert Clive. It details significant battles such as Plassey and Buxar, which solidified British control over Bengal, and the subsequent establishment of direct British governance through the Pitts India Act of 1784. The document also highlights the exploitation of local populations and the military and administrative strategies employed by the British to expand their empire.

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Enter the

British:
British
Expansion
(1600s -
1850s)
EIC settlements in Subcontinent:
By the early eighteenth century, the EIC had
three main bases Bombay, Calcutta and
Madras(presidencies)
Who was Sir Robert
Clive

 A courageous, resourceful and


ruthless military commander,
Major-General Robert Clive helped
secure an Indian empire for
Britain. He eventually became an
imperial statesman, but also a
greedy speculator who used his
political and military influence to
amass a fortune.
 The military skills of the Sir Robert
Clive enabled the EIC to defeat
the French.
Sir Robert Clive
Battle of Plassey I (1756)
This battle was fought between EIC forces
and
Siraj ud Daulah.
The causes for this battle were:
1) French encouraged Nawab of Bengal
Siraj ud Daulah to attack EIC base in
Calcutta.
2) EIC decided to capture Bengal as it was
the richest and revenue collecting
province of India.
In the result Siraj ud Daulah won this
Battle of Plassey II (1757)

This battle was fought between Robert Clive and Siraj ud


Daulah.
The causes for this battle were:
1) Siraj ud Daulah stop shipment of British traders.
2) Nawab captured Hoogli River.
3) Nawab captured William Fort and imposed high taxes on EIC.
Mir Jafer a general became a traitor and shared all war strategies
with Clive and Clive promised him to make him Nawab of
Bengal
As a result Robert Clive won this battle and was made governor
of Bengal. Mir Jafer was made Nawab of Bengal. EIC influence
grew more.
Battle of Buxar (1764)
This war was fought between Mir Qasim and
his joined forces with Robert Clive.
The causes for this battle were:
1) Mir Jafer’s son Mir Qasim joined forces with
Nawab of Oudh and Mughal Emperor Shah
Alam II
2) This battle was fought to drive EIC out of
Bengal
It resulted in that Robert Clive won this
battle. EIC influence grew more. EIC took
control of revenue collection on Bengal,
The East India Company gained as
much profit as possible but its
greed after the battle of Buxar
embarrassed the British
government.
Company made huge profits from
Bengal was
Exploited:
its monopoly of the trade in Bengal.
Local people were exploited and
many died in a serious famine
which hit Bengal.
Robert Clive had been responsible
for the military victory which
In 1773, British government
passed an act of Parliament
which required the EIC to The Pitts India
stop this anarchy. Act (1784):

In 1784, the British


government passed the India
Act( sometimes called “The
Pitts India Act” and took
direct control of the Indian
It appointed a Governor-General, who would have
control of the three presidencies.
There would be provincial governors and a
Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
EIC continued to trade but lost most of its
administrative powers.
To further improve efficiency, a police force and
legal system were set up.
A professional civil service was also introduced but
local people were not given jobs in it.
After setting up their new administration system in India , the British
government continued to expand British control.
• In 1782 ,the first Governor General of India , Warren Hastings, signed a
treaty ending the first Maratha War.
• In 1799, Governor General Wellesley invaded Mysore and killed Tipu,
the Sultan of Mysore taking control of his lands.
• In the same year Nawabs of Oudh were defeated and forced to grant
large areas of their territory to the British.
• 1n 1803, the British entered Delhi and forced the Mughal
emperor ,Shah Alam to accept that he was ruling under British
protection.
• In 1818, the Marathas were defeated by British forces and finally
forced to accept British control.
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