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Glimpses of the
Past: India's
Journey to Freedom
Join us on an exciting historical adventure as we explore the events that
led to India's independence.
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Glimpses of the
Past: India's
Journey to Freedom
Join us on an exciting historical adventure as we explore the events that
led to India's independence.
The British East India
Company's Dominance
1
1757: The Battle of Plassey
The British East India Company gains control over vast parts
of India.
2
Divide and Rule Policy
The British exploit Indian rulers' conflicts to maintain
control.
3
Lack of Unity
Indian rulers fail to unite against the British, weakening
their resistance.
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Glimpses of the
Past: India's
Journey to Freedom
Join us on an exciting historical adventure as we explore the events that
led to India's independence.
The British East India
Company's Dominance
1
1757: The Battle of Plassey
The British East India Company gains control over vast parts
of India.
2
Divide and Rule Policy
The British exploit Indian rulers' conflicts to maintain
control.
3
Lack of Unity
Indian rulers fail to unite against the British, weakening
their resistance.
Tipu Sultan: A Visionary Leader
Fierce Resistance
Tipu Sultan of Mysore fights bravely
against the British to protect his
kingdom.
Martyrdom
He is martyred in 1799 during the
Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.
Legacy
His courage and vision inspire
generations of Indians.
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Glimpses of the
Past: India's
Journey to Freedom
Join us on an exciting historical adventure as we explore the events that
led to India's independence.
The British East India
Company's Dominance
1
1757: The Battle of Plassey
The British East India Company gains control over vast parts
of India.
2
Divide and Rule Policy
The British exploit Indian rulers' conflicts to maintain
control.
3
Lack of Unity
Indian rulers fail to unite against the British, weakening
their resistance.
Tipu Sultan: A Visionary Leader
Fierce Resistance
Tipu Sultan of Mysore fights bravely
against the British to protect his
kingdom.
Martyrdom
He is martyred in 1799 during the
Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.
Legacy
His courage and vision inspire
generations of Indians.
Social Injustices Under
British Rule
1
Heavy Taxes
Indians are forced to pay
exorbitant taxes, burdening
their lives.
2
Land Seizures
British authorities seize
land from Indians,
displacing them and
hindering their livelihoods.
3
Destruction of
Industries
Local industries are
destroyed, leaving Indians
impoverished and
dependent on the British.
4
Social Evils Persist
Practices like Sati, child
marriage, and
untouchability continue,
adding to the suffering of
the people.
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Glimpses of the
Past: India's
Journey to Freedom
Join us on an exciting historical adventure as we explore the events that
led to India's independence.
The British East India
Company's Dominance
1
1757: The Battle of Plassey
The British East India Company gains control over vast parts
of India.
2
Divide and Rule Policy
The British exploit Indian rulers' conflicts to maintain
control.
3
Lack of Unity
Indian rulers fail to unite against the British, weakening
their resistance.
Tipu Sultan: A Visionary Leader
Fierce Resistance
Tipu Sultan of Mysore fights bravely
against the British to protect his
kingdom.
Martyrdom
He is martyred in 1799 during the
Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.
Legacy
His courage and vision inspire
generations of Indians.
Social Injustices Under
British Rule
1
Heavy Taxes
Indians are forced to pay
exorbitant taxes, burdening
their lives.
2
Land Seizures
British authorities seize
land from Indians,
displacing them and
hindering their livelihoods.
3
Destruction of
Industries
Local industries are
destroyed, leaving Indians
impoverished and
dependent on the British.
4
Social Evils Persist
Practices like Sati, child
marriage, and
untouchability continue,
adding to the suffering of
the people.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy: A
Pioneer of Reform
Founder of Brahmo
Samaj
Raja Ram Mohan Roy
establishes the Brahmo Samaj,
promoting social reform and
religious tolerance.
Abolition of Sati and
Child Marriage
He advocates for the abolition
of these harmful practices,
challenging traditional norms.
Universal Values
He emphasizes the shared values of kindness and humanity across
all religions.