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Founded by Babur after the First Battle of Panipat, 1526
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Founded by Babur, after the First Battle of Panipat 1526
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He was a mongol leader before he founded the Mughal Empire in 1526 and defeated Hindu and other Muslim kings using new technology.
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Was the third and one of the greatest rulers of the Mughal Empire. Under his rule he helped make the empire grow significantly.
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He was considered the last effective Mughal Emperor because after he died the empire began to fall.
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After the Battle of Plassey, the Nawab of Bengal Sirajuddaulah surrendered his dominions to the Company (British East India Company)
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Ruled in 1756. The forces of the East India Company under Robert Clive invaded and the administration of Bengal fell into the hands of the Company.
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When the Company created a capital in Calcutta, they appointed its first Governor-General, Warren Hastings, and became directly involved in the government. The Company's rule was abolished after the Indian Rebellion
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He was the head of the Supreme Council of Bengal. Hasting was the Governor-General of India from 1772 to 1785.
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First war of Independence, it began as a mutiny of sepoys of the Company's army. Sepoys revolted against their British Officers.
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The British government assumed the task of directly administering India in the new British Raj.
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British colony sent troops to Europe to fight against Germany, 1.25 millions of indians had volunteered to fight for Britain.
