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In the early 1600s, the British East India Company won trading rights on the fringe of the Mughal empire. As Mughal power declined, the company's influence grew. By the mid-1800s, it controlled three fifths of India. As Mughal power crumbled, India fragmented. Indians with different traditions and dozens of different languages were not able to unite against the newcomers. Where British diplomacy or intrigue did not work, their superior weapons overpowered local rulers.
Angry sepoys rose up against their British officers. The Sepoy Rebellion swept across northern and central India. Several sepoy regiments marched off to Delhi, the old Mughal capital. There, they hailed the last Mughal ruler as their leader.
The sepoys brutally massacred British men, women, and children in some places. But the British soon rallied and crushed the revolt. They then took terrible revenge for their earlier losses, torching villages and slaughtering thousands of unarmed Indians.
The Sepoy Rebellion left a bitter legacy of fear, hatred, and mistrust on both sides. It also brought major changes in British policy. In 1858, Parliament ended the rule of the East India Company and put India directly under the British crown.
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What are a list of opposition connectives?
opposition connectives are despite,although and moreover
What word means Continue forward despite opposition or discouragement?
Persevere means to continue forward despite opposition or discouragement.
What is a nine letter word for continue forward despite opposition or discouragement and the last letter has an e?
A nine letter word for continuing forward despite opposition or discouragement is Persevere.
What effect did Nikola Tesla work have on society?
Tesla converted the world from DC to AC despite sever opposition from Edison.
Is the word persistence an adverb?
No, the word "persistence" is a noun, not an adverb. It refers to the quality of continuing to do something despite difficulties or opposition.
What is the verb for persistence?
The verb for persistence is "persist." It means to continue firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty or opposition.
What nation never surrendered despite destruction during Operation Sealion Battle?
Great Britain
In Britain in 1750 what places was there to visit?
The Tower of London was present in Britain by 1750, and one could visit it, despite its association with imprisonment. You could also visit Canterbury Cathedral.
Is in spite of a conjunction?
No. The phrase "in spite of" is a preposition meaning despite.
Is in spite of a compound preposition?
Yes, it is. It is used synonymously with the preposition "despite."
Were Britain and Ireland close before the potato famine?
Ireland was part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland during the 19th century, when the famine (1845-1852) led many Irish to emigrate to the US.Ireland had been repeatedly conquered by England, beginning with Norman incursions and culminating in the Tudor and Cromwellian campaigns. Despite much continuing dissent over Protestant control over the predominantly Catholic island, the Acts of Union were voted in 1800 by the parliaments in Great Britain and Ireland. This resulted in British control until the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922.
What product did Britain continue to export despite objections by the Chinese government?
Britain continued to export opium to China despite objections from the Chinese government. This trade was driven by high demand in China, where opium use was widespread. The situation contributed to significant social and economic issues in China, ultimately leading to the Opium Wars between Britain and China in the mid-19th century.
