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Start of Colonial Rule
- Battle of Palassey, 23rd June
1757
- With the defeat of Nawab
Sirajuddaula, the people of this
region were subjugated to
prolonged colonial exploitation
that spanned almost 200 years
- Muslims got the worst end of it
Social & Cultural
changes
- The battle of Bauxr on 23rd
Oct 1764 was the most decisive
as BEIC gained supreme control
over the administration of
Bengal and secured the DIWANI.
- Soon after this, Muslim’s status
& influence in India has
declined significantly.
Economic & Political
Transformation
- The forceful introduction of
the Bengal Opium Monopoly led
to the devastating famine of
1770
- That was followed by the
Permanent Settlement Policy,
where the British replaced the
Mughal Jamindars and
abolished their administrative
and judicial powers
 Resistance &
Movement
- Titumir’s movement against the
Hindu Zamindars for imposing a
beard tax was the first of many.
The revolt of 1857 marked the first
independence struggle of India.
-Out of many reasons, the
immediate cause that set off this
revolt was the introduction of the
Enfield Rifle with cow or pig fat
greased covered cartridges
Education & Intellectual
Shift
- most notable reformers were Sir
Syed Khan & Nawab Abdul Latif
- Their ideals were the backbone
of the Bengal Muslim Renaissance
-They preached for the inclusion
of positive Western teachings and
to let go of militant towards the
British.
legacy of British Rule
-Birth of Pakistan and India in
1947
-Their policy of divide and Rule
was crucial in dividing the
Muslims and Hindus of this sub-
continent, hence creating two
countries
 Conclusion
"Looking back at these events, we
see how British rule affected
Muslims in many ways. Even in
difficult times, there were
movements that brought positive
changes. The legacy of this era, like

Introduction
the creation of Pakistan, shows how
important these historical events
were for the Muslim community."

"Discover how British rule affected

Muslims in India, from 1757 to 1947.
This exhibit shows how Muslims
faced changes, struggles, and
important events during this time."