HIST 1011 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: David Ochterlony, Indian Rebellion Of 1857, Laissez-Faire
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Lecture 17: anti globalization 2, the indian mutiny. Both the result of expansion of globalization under european imperialism. Language of leader-language exposed to because of globalization. 1857: revolt against imperial power in india. By 1857- east india company has dominion over entirety of indian subcontinent. India under the east india company (political context) Political: marked by hybridity, eic maintain monopoly- arm of british state, s. Move from trading company to imperial power. Given right to tax by mughal empire (bengal dwani) Using languages of legitimacy offered by mughals. System of politics that the company puts in place: subsidy alliance system. Local princes can maintain autonomy if they recognize paramountcy. Will also station troops for protection --they will pay for upkeep. Most subsidiary allies cannot pay for military. Company has efficient military supported by bureaucratic structure. Most bureaucratic princes are unable to keep up with costs- leads to. British knocking princes off throne and ruling directly.
