HISTORY
IMPERIALISM ASIA
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Question
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Financial stressors broke up the country
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The country was divided
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The Muslims and Hindus did not trust eachother
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The Indians were loyal to the British
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Detailed explanation-1: -The British government consciously discriminated against the Muslims, holding them responsible for the uprising of 1857. They also took part in Wahabi Movement. These events made the British look at Muslims with suspicion which resulted in indiscriminate treatment towards the Muslims.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is the basis for Gandhi’s faith that Hindus and Muslims will be able to live in peace in India?-Gandhi believed that Muslims and Hindus came from the same people and land. Thought this concept would bring these groups together.
Detailed explanation-3: -The fearful British Government decided to apply the policy of ‘ Divide and Rule’ to break the unity of the people. Lord Minto decided to make the Indian Muslims against the Hindus and against the Congress. Note: The Act introduced communal representation in Indian politics.
Detailed explanation-4: -Muslims were, indeed, reduced to poverty and destitution as a result of British rule. As the East India Company took control over the Subcontinent, it approached Hindus for co-operation, and the latter proved to be, from the very start, staunch supporters and reliable partners of the new rulers.