How were the British able to conquer India
How were the British able to conquer India?
The colonization of India by Britain started when the East India Company was formed by some British traders, who saw an opportunity in India and took it. To store the goods they had they built many warehouses, which gave them an excuse to build forts and build up armies to "protect" them. Britain saw how well India was in the trading business, and wanted to take control of it to have all the trading posts for themselves.
During the time of the colonization, the many kingdoms were fighting with each other for ma they would also do whatever they could to gain some ground on the other kings. So when Britain saw what a great opportunity they had in front of them, this gave them a great advantage over the other kingdoms with the power and wealth they gained. They also took advantage of the people, training them to be soldiers and employing them for the B the new army was better trained and more disciplined than the smaller ones that they had come from. After time, the British were able to conquer very many large parts of India. They made treaties with most of the kings to keep them satisfied so that they would not try and fight against the British.
With the help of the Indian soldiers, the British were able to capture I however, they in no way treated the Indians properly. Despite the abilities they continued to show, they were not able to rise to any higher position than being a soldier. To other British colonies, they were treated as slaves, and therefore acted like slaves. They did not care about them, so the education system that they had used for years "suffered under the British rule." In the year of 1857, the power that the East India Company had shifted to the British government, and then India was a British colony. They were forced to f in fact, there were a total of 111 wars that the British caused, always making their Indian troops fight the Indian kingdoms that did not want to be subjugated to England. Only when the British had control of most of the country did they allow the people of India to stop fighting their brothers.
After they had managed to capture much of India, they told the people that they were to trade only with them, and anyone caught doing otherwise was punished. Even the people that weaved cottons and silks were made to sell and trade with the British, at a price that was not of their own choosing. Before the British had come, a price had had to be paid if you were going to bring goods into I the British told them that the rule no longer applied to them and started to import many of their goods for free. The "India cottage industry" was probably wh India had it's own handloom industry that was quite large, but in England there were many cotton textile mills. They needed a large amount of cotton for the mills, so they started to purchase the cotton at very low prices and send them to E in exchange, they sent a lot of cloth over to India to be sold. This put many of the people that worked at the cottage
the newly unemployed people had to buy the much more expensive cloth that was being sent in from England. All the wealth collected from the cloth merchants were sent back to England, starting the vicious cycle again.
"The Indian farmers, weavers, traders, kings, Nawabs, craftsmen were all unhappy and this discontent led to the mightiest revolts in 1857 which was also joined by Sanyasis, Fakirs, disbanded soldiers and British soldiers too." As the quote says, the people of India were not happy at all with the things they were forced to do. However, a few good things did come out of the British rule. They had introduced modern technology into India, which they might not have discovered for themselves for many years. The British had also built railroad all throughout the country, which was a faster and more beneficial way for the people to travel, as well as get their goods from one place to another. They had also made Law Courts, transport systems, and civil services that India did not have before, which greatly benefited the people later on. They had also built many scho India had of course had school beforehand, but not universities. The universities were places that they could learn more and get a better sense of western ideas, as well as "incorporate the idea of democracy." The factories they had built were used for m they were bigger and better then the ones that the Indian people had built on their own. Missionaries had come from England and spread Christianity, which they changed into their own religion to fit their own believes. Although the British had no right whatsoever to invade India, they improved it far beyond what it was before.
The colonization of India by Britain started when the East India Company was formed by some British traders, who saw an opportunity in India and took it. To store the goods they had they built many warehouses, which gave them an excuse to build forts and build up armies to &protect& them. Britain saw how well India was in the trading business, and wanted to take control of it to have all the trading posts for themselves.&br /&
During the time of the colonization, the many kingdoms were fighting with each other for ma they would also do whatever they could to gain some ground on the other kings. So when Britain saw what a great opportunity they had in front of them, this gave them a great advantage over the other kingdoms with the power and wealth they gained. They also took advantage of the people, training them to be soldiers and employing them for the B the new army was better trained and more disciplined than the smaller ones that they had come from. After time, the British were able to conquer very many large parts of India. They made treaties with most of the kings to keep them satisfied so that they would not try and fight against the British.&br /&
With the help of the Indian soldiers, the British were able to capture I however, they in no way treated the Indians properly. Despite the abilities they continued to show, they were not able to rise to any higher position than being a soldier. To other British colonies, they were treated as slaves, and therefore acted like slaves. They did not care about them, so the education system that they had used for years &suffered under the British rule.& In the year of 1857, the power that the East India Company had shifted to the British government, and then India was a British colony. They were forced to f in fact, there were a total of 111 wars that the British caused, always making their Indian troops fight the Indian kingdoms that did not want to be subjugated to England. Only when the British had control of most of the country did they allow the people of India to stop fighting their brothers.&br /&
After they had managed to capture much of India, they told the people that they were to trade only with them, and anyone caught doing otherwise was punished. Even the people that weaved cottons and silks were made to sell and trade with the British, at a price that was not of their own choosing. Before the British had come, a price had had to be paid if you were going to bring goods into I the British told them that the rule no longer applied to them and started to import many of their goods for free. The &India cottage industry& was probably wh India had it's own handloom industry that was quite large, but in England there were many cotton textile mills. They needed a large amount of cotton for the mills, so they started to purchase the cotton at very low prices and send them to E in exchange, they sent a lot of cloth over to India to be sold. This put many of the people that worked at the cottage
the newly unemployed people had to buy the much more expensive cloth that was being sent in from England. All the wealth collected from the cloth merchants were sent back to England, starting the vicious cycle again.&br /&
&The Indian farmers, weavers, traders, kings, Nawabs, craftsmen were all unhappy and this discontent led to the mightiest revolts in 1857 which was also joined by Sanyasis, Fakirs, disbanded soldiers and British soldiers too.& As the quote says, the people of India were not happy at all with the things they were forced to do. However, a few good things did come out of the British rule. They had introduced modern technology into India, which they might not have discovered for themselves for many years. The British had also built railroad all throughout the country, which was a faster and more beneficial way for the people to travel, as well as get their goods from one place to another. They had also made Law Courts, transport systems, and civil services that India did not have before, which greatly benefited the people later on. They had also built many scho India had of course had school beforehand, but not universities. The universities were places that they could learn more and get a better sense of western ideas, as well as &incorporate the idea of democracy.& The factories they had built were used for m they were bigger and better then the ones that the Indian people had built on their own. Missionaries had come from England and spread Christianity, which they changed into their own religion to fit their own believes. Although the British had no right whatsoever to invade India, they improved it far beyond what it was before.
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This information was obtained from a book on "The History of India" by John Keats, and from the book "A History of India" by Hermann Kyle and Dietmar Richmound, an ecol of which is available here: /books?id=TPVq3ykHyH4C&pg=PA96&lpg=PA96&dq=huns+and+India&source=bl&ots=KdnYpYFG5W&sig=XJH7yCLrX0U33nkBSD7EWunSKJ8&hl=en&ei=6tbwSdeLEp3mlQflovDNDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10#PPA97,M1
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For example, there is an unwritten rule that smaller vehicles should always make way for larger ones, and while this may make sense to anybody with a dog-eat-dog attitude and a large truck, driving can be a terrifying experience for a foreigner. Vehicles duck and weave across all the lanes of the freeway. Even if you take a taxi, you may well find yourself in a state of alarm, as the driver overtakes on both sides of the road and appears to take little heed of pedestrians. If you have read about the situation on the roads in India and have planned your trip to ensure it involves minimal driving, you should also concern yourself with walking around the streets. There are few crossing points like in the United States, and jaywalking is not considered a crime, in fact, it is essential to getting where you need to be. To cross a busy road in India, you sometimes have to steel yourself and actually walk out into a busy road, as the busy Indian drivers hurry to get where they are going and mercilessly tailgate other road users. A good tip many veteran travelers like to pass on is simply to slip alongside a local pedestrian, almost using them as a type of human shield. Allow them to stay closest to the traffic if you are concerned, and walk the other side of them, but always follow the locals if you are in any doubt. India is a crowded place, and in busy areas some natural crossing points will inevitably build up, and you can cross on the right side of a confident native.India is well known among particularly well-traveled foreigners for being somewhat unhygienic in comparison with Western countries. If you have ever balked at the open pan toilets that are sometimes found in European countries, you will be even more surprised when you arrive in India. The stench of trash and food waste is extremely common, and people often do not have proper toilets and simply throw their excrement into rivers or even out onto the street. The hot sun bakes the waste hard, and then traffic can kick up dust, which is partially composed of human feces. The British nobles would famously carry around scented handkerchiefs to put to their faces at a particularly smelly moment during their time in India, and that tip still stands today if you are particularly sensitive. Also, consider investing in a small bottle of hand sanitizer if you are a fussy eater, because often the sight of a wash basin and a bar of soap can be a rare thing indeed.To charitable and good natured foreigners, the sight of so much hunger and poverty can be a hard thing to witness. The sudden boom of India's economy has been particularly good for some people, but particularly hard on others. This stark contrast is what makes the problem so difficult to witness, as crushing poverty and begging may take place flagrantly on one side of a street, while gold adorned and suited Indians stroll around palatial apartments on the other. Although it may be hard not to dip into your wallet when faced with such sights, you must attempt to break the habit. Such behavior does not only cause you to be endlessly harassed by huge numbers of the local poor, but it also instantly marks you as a naive foreigner, and thus makes you an obvious target for unscrupulous criminal elements. Indian people have a very different view of what is acceptable between strangers. Indeed, their society is very closely weaved, to the point that privacy and personal space are sometimes completely ignored. This may involve much more touching than you are comfortable with, and Indians may put their hands on your shoulder or even put their arms around you if you stop to ask for directions or ask for a picture. At the same time, Indians can be very friendly and curious people, and some travelers can find the whole thing very endearing. You can expect plenty of stares from strangers, and they may ask you some questions that you might find strange coming from somebody that you hardly know.If you are planning your first foray into Asian travel, then you must always be aware of just how culturally different Asian countries can be from that of the nation's comprising the Anglosphere, or Europe. The United States has a long history of immigration, but bear in mind that it was originally a British and European colony, and for this reason, the U.S. has always maintained a very European culture, even if you are not aware of the fact. Asia can be a very unsettling experience if you are completely unaware of what to expect, and India is no different. Travel is of course, an entirely subjective experience, and what some may find unsettling, others may find such change to be exhilarating, just be sure that you do your homework before you visit, and always do your best to stay safe. Always plan your internal trips in India expecting that everything will take longer than at home. Patience is certainly a virtue for Indian travelers, and closures and strikes are far more common in India than in the United States. The language barrier is not the only thing to contend with if you are moving around India, so always plan your trip accordingly, and arrive for buses, flights, and trains, much earlier than you ever would back home.
India is the second-most populated country in the world after China, with a population over 1.2 billion. Yet, all of these people live in a country roughly 1/3 the size of the& U.S., ranking seventh overall in the world in square miles. Population is far more than just a number, though. If you wish to understand how India's population breaks down, study demographic information for a better idea of how so many people are able to live in such a relatively small area.The population of India surpassed 400 million in the 1950s, making it one of the most populated countries in the world even then. Since that time, population growth has continued at a tremendous pace. In fact, India is expected to overtake China as the most populated country in the world by 2030, as China's growth curve is flattened out due to government policies limiting population growth. With a median age of 26.7, much of India's population is young, meaning rapid growth will continue.A number of factors contribute to India's fast rate of population growth. Improvements in healthcare and living conditions have caused India's life expectancy to increase from about 33 in the mid-1940s to about 70 today. While the birth rate has been declining, it has not been doing so at a fast enough pace to make up for the increase in life expectancy. There is also cultural perception that the more children a family has, the more hands to help support the family and to take care of the elders in their old age. There is also a cultural perception that children are a gift from God and the more, the better. Issues related to gender and poverty have stood in the way of literacy, which is necessary not only for improving standard of living, but for population control. Finally, there is a lack of knowledge on birth control methods. The government of India has not made education on birth control a top priority.Over 72 percent of the people of India are Indo-Aryan. Another 25 percent are Dravidian, which refers to a language group spoken mostly in southern and eastern India. The other roughly 3 percent of the population is Mongoloid. The people of India overwhelmingly speak Hindi, although English is still taught and is a subsidiary official language. Other major languages include Bengali and Tegulu.India is 30 percent urban, with the capital, New Delhi, having a population of nearly 22 million people. Annually, another 2.4 percent of the population moves to urban environments, stressing already overcrowded areas. Cities are seen as places of progress for many Indians though, while rural areas suffer from poor infrastructure and limited employment opportunities. Other major cities include Mumbai, with a population over 19 million, and Kolkata, population 15 million.The world population recently passed 7 billion, meaning India is home to roughly one-sixth of the world's people. China's population is roughly 1.3 billion, and the third-most populated country is the United States, with around 315 million. That puts India's population at roughly four times that of the U.S., making it extremely unlikely that India's population total will be overtaken. Indonesia and Brazil round out the most populous countries in the world, with 250 and 200 million people, respectively.While the population of India is not growing quite as explosively as it once did, the sheer numbers of people, and especially young people, suggests that India will eventually become the most populous country in the world. There is little indication that any of the several drivers of population growth will change significantly in the short-term. Although India has experienced economic growth and has become a land of opportunity for some, much of the population experiences poor living conditions, including unimproved sanitation, high risk of disease, and malnourishment. Over 40 percent of Indian children under the age of 5 are underweight due to lack of food.It is thought that India will pass China in total population at around 1.45 billion people. That's 250 million people more than live there now, equal to the population of Indonesia.
Hitler's forces used a blitzkrieg method where they sent in air power, tanks and infantry forces then they rolled in the Gestapo and SS men. For most of the countries they too&k over it was a walk in the park. They just waltzed right into them.
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My textbook says because although Fransisco Pizarro (Spanish explorer and conquerer) had only 167 men, he had horses and and firearms. The Incas lacked leadership because the &Spanish executed the emperor. Because they had no leadership, the Inca empire fell apart- right into Spanish hands.
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 The Romans were very good at implementing technologies from neighboring cultures. They were mostly farmers in the beginning, making them a healthy and strong stock. Thei&r aggresive culture, coupled with their strength and technological superiority made them a powerful force. They worked hard to conquer Italy, but when it was time for them to expand, there were no other powers in the world with the resources or military might nearby to defeat them. Once they defeated Carthage, there was no nation nearby or anywhere else in sight that could beat them for a long time. They used their superiority to beat nation after nation in a domino effect. That's why, in my opinion. Some believe it is because of their brutality (they wiped out and enslaved entire peoples without opposition), some believe that the Romans were just more intelligent ( their cultural intelligence came from Greece, who didn't amount to much internationally). 
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Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, was able to  conquer Greece through a combination of diplomatic and military  skills along with good fortune, which is o&ne distinctive feature of  successful conquerors throughout history. His tactical and  strategic skills may be most important, yet it should be noted that  he made use of favorable alliances when most advantageous to  Macedon. The disunity of Greek city-states further contributed to  their demise and Philip's success.
The first incursion into India by the Muslims occurred around 664 CE during the Umayyad Caliphate, led by Al Muhallab ibn Abi Suffrah towards Multan in Southern Punjab, in wha&t is now Pakistan. The aim was not conquest, and he returned with wealth and prisoners of war.
The actual conquest of India was begun in 712 under Bin Qasim, but was not completed for several centuries. Will Durant wrote in The Story of Civilization, "...the Islamic conquest of India is probably the bloodiest story in history."
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