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How did the East India Company rule India?
It acquired control of Bengal on the Indian subcontinent in 1757, and, as the company was an agent of British imperialism, its shareholders were able to influence British policy there. The Regulating Act (1773) and the India Act (1784) established government control of political policy.
How did the indignities heard at Indian alienate the British from the Indian masses?
If a Indian sees British anywhere they have leave everything and salute and bow down to them. Even if they were riding horse they have to leave it and salute. This way indignities was hurled at Indians and alienating Bristish as superior was done.
Why did Indians resent the introduction of railways and telegraphs?
Because the indians thaught that introduction of railways and telegraph posts were made to propagate christianity in india… It was also thaught that if the local people did not wanted to embrace christianity then they will be tied to the telegraph posts or will be thrown before the railway lines as punishment.
Why did Spain send missionaries to the Pacific Coast and the Southwest?
The role of missionaries was primarily to replace indigenous religions with Christianity, which facilitated integration of the native populations into the Spanish colonial societies.
What is the history of missionaries in India?
There is much fascinating history behind missionaries in India including Mother Teresa, Huldah and Mark Buntain, Sadhu Sungar Singh, and the father of modern missions, William Carey. These missionaries have faced much opposition but have remained faithful servants of the work that the Lord had called them to.
What was the East India Company’s policy on missionary work?
The East India Company decided not to interfere with the traditional cultures of the people by supporting missionary work. The company’s policy was non-interference in Indian education but favouring traditional Hindu or oriental learning.
What was the missionary clause of the Indian Constitution?
Christian missionary activities in British India. Three days later,‘the missionary clauses’ were accepted by the Committee, which sought to empower the East India Company to send out schoolmasters, and other approved persons, foe the religious and moral improvement of the inhabitants of the British Dominions in India.
What is the role of the British government in the missionary movement?
It is to make others conform to the same belief that a missionary movement is organised. The British Government had three roles in India, first that of a trader, second that of ruler and then that of a Christian propagandist. British rulers held and professed Christianity.