History · KS3 Y9 · Industrial Britain (1745–1901)

Britain’s empire in India

Britain’s empire in IndiaFree7:02Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard

What you need to know

  • The East India Company began as a trading venture and gained territory as Mughal power weakened.
  • Military victories, alliances and competition with other European powers helped it extend control across India.
  • After the 1857 rebellion, rule passed from the Company to the British Crown.

In this clip

Runs 7:02, from 0:38 to 7:40 of the full video.

Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
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