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Map of India produced in 1857
(PRO ref: FO 925/2575 pt1 & pt2)
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The National Archives Learning Curve | British Empire | Rise of the British Empire | India | Source 1
Study this source carefully. Different parts of the source will contain clues about why the British became empire
builders in India. As you study the source, ask yourself:
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What information does this map provide about the rise of British power in India?
Have the British possessions been taken from Indian rulers or Europeans?
The map features developments like railways, along with trade routes and travelling times. What does this
suggest about Britain's main interests in India?
What does this source suggest about the motives behind Britain building an empire in India?
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Source 1a
Map of India produced in 1857
(PRO ref: FO 925/2575 pt1 & pt2)
Source 1b
Detail from map of India produced in 1857
(PRO ref: FO 925.2575 pt1 & pt2)
Source 1c
Detail from map of India produced in 1857
(PRO ref: FO 925.2575 pt1 & pt2)