summaries of glimpses of the past class 8
Answers
At a function in Delhi, Lata Mangeskar sang patriotic song “Aye Mere Waten Ke Logon”. She called upon the Indians to recall with tearful eyes the sacrifices of Indian freedom fighters.
The English East India Company came to India for trade. But with its superior weapons of diplomacy they extended its power in the 18 th century. Indian princes were divided and short-sighted. People in India had no peace due to constant fights among the states of the country. They sought the help of the English merchants to defeat each other. These rivalries helped the Company to defeat and subdue Indian princes one by one.
A far-sighted ruler like the brave Tipu Sultan of Mysore fought the British till he died fighting.
Now Indians reacted to the conquests made by the English Company. Some of them thanked God as well as the British for restoring peace in the country and stopping looting. They said their destiny was linked with the English.
But there were others who felt unhappy. They complained that the white man had killed or dethroned their kings. No doubt some kings were bad, but after all they were Indians. Under the white rulers, they had become slaves.
Some religious leaders supported the social evils such as untouchability and child marriage. They forbade crossing the seas and going abroad. A few said that women were to blame for all the misery. The truth was that Indians had lost self-respect. The white hated and disbelieved them.
The English were merchants first. Their aim was to make quick profits. They imposed heavy taxes on the farmers. They sent many farmers to jail for failing to pay their tax arrears. They destroyed Indian cottage industries also in order to sell goods manufactured in England. They exempted all goods imported from England from duties. Thus they ruined Indian artisans and their business.
Summary of:- Glimpses of the Past
Written by:- S.D. Sawant
Thus lesson Ida pictorial account of glimpses of the history of our country from 1757 to 1857. It clear the conditions that led to the revolt of 1857. Britishers established East India company in 18th century for trade purposes. Gradually, they started taking over the states. They follow the principle of divide and rule. The situation became worst in India. Religiousleaders preached absurd practices like untouchability and child marriage. But Raja Ram Mohan Roy, a learned man from Bengal created awareness against these malpractices. Lord Macaulay, advocated English language teaching in India in 1835. But the sparks of revolt and dissatisfaction has risen. A sepoy in Meerut Mangal Pandey rose against the British rulers. Begum Hazrat Mahal of Lucknow, Maulavi Ahmeddulha of Faizabad, Tatya Tope, Peshwa Nana Sahib. and other patriots cooperated alto part with a great zeal in the fight of freedom.
Brainliest please ✌️