The British Take Over India

Educated Indians allied closely with their British rulers

Educated Indians negotiated better trade relations with Britain

Educated Indians began to demand self-rule

Educated Indian Muslims reached an agreement with Hindus

India became a protectorate

India gained independence

Hindus and Muslims went to war

India was ruled by the British

India, with many cultures, could not unite to resist the British.

Indians were busy fighting regional wars.

Because of language differences, Mughal rulers could not exercise authority.

Some cultural groups supported Britain.

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