The East India Company: when did Mughal authority collapse?
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Why this why now
This unit uses and builds directly on pupils' knowledge and understanding of the character of the Mughal Empire in India that they built two units before this. This unit prepares pupils for the later year 9 unit that focuses on the transformation of the British Empire.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that access to trade routes brings wealth and power.
- Pupils know that India was an important destination for international trade.
- Pupils know that there was a demand for spices in Europe.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit uses and builds directly on pupils' knowledge and understanding of the character of the Mughal Empire in India that they built two units before this. This unit prepares pupils for the later year 9 unit that focuses on the transformation of the British Empire.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know that access to trade routes brings wealth and power.
- Pupils know that India was an important destination for international trade.
- Pupils know that there was a demand for spices in Europe.
The East India Company: when did Mughal authority collapse?
In this unit, pupils learn about the arrival of the East India Company on the fringes of the Mughal Empire. They examine how the East India Company's power and influence grew, and how they, along with various Indian rulers, destabilised Mughal power over India.
6 lessons in unit
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