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Published on: 04/09/2019
Colonialism and the City - Story of An Imperial Capital
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1.
How did the Partition affect life in Delhi?
2.
Why did the British choose to hold a grand Durbar in Delhi although it was not the capital?
3.
Who lived in the "white" areas in cities such as Madras?
4.
Think of the life of two young people - one growing up in a haveli and the other in a colonial bungalow. What would be the difference in their relationship with the family? Which would you prefer to live in? Discuss your views with your classmates, and give reasons for your choice.
5.
Imagine yourself walking up Raisina Hill, looking towards Rashtrapati Bhavan. Do you think Baker was right in thinking that looking up to the building would create a sense of awe and emphasise the power of the British?
6.
Most of the migrants in Delhi from?
Punjab
Bengal
Assam
Rajasthan
7.
One of the achievements of the Delhi Improvement Trust was ________
building more than one hundred havelis
building market squares around which shops would be built
building houses grouped around parks with better privacy
building colonial bungalows for the British in New Delhi
8.
Where did the British in Delhi live after the rebellion was quelled?
In the walled city
In New Delhi
In Red Fort
In the Civil Lines
9.
Which of the following cities was de-urbanized during the 19th century?
Madras
Delhi
Seringapatam
Madurai
10.
Delhi College was closed down in the year
1792
1858
1877
1936
11.
Make a list of at least ten occupations in the city, town or village to which you belong and find out how long they have existed. What does this tell you about the changes within this area?
12.
Find out the history of the town you live in or any town near by. Check when and how it grew and how it has changed over the years. You could look at the history of the bazaars, the buildings, cultural institutions and settlements.
13.
Briefly describe the events occurring in Delhi immediately after partition and how they changed Delhi's social environment.
14.
In 1888, an extension scheme called the _________ was devised.
15.
The British saw overcrowded spaces as___________
16.
The Mughal aristocracy was unable to maintain the ________ under British rule
17.
Delhi's famous canals brought water to homes for _________and for other_________ uses.
18.
The new migrants coming to Delhi after partition were rural,________lawyers_____ , _____ and small ___________.
19.
During the 1870s, the walls of Shahjahanabad were broken to establish the__________ and __________ expand beyond its walls.
20.
Surat and Machlipatnam developed in the 19th century.
21.
In the Western world, modern cities grew with industrialisation.
22.
The dome and minarets of Jama Masjid were copied from the Buddhist stupa at Sanchi.
23.
The British in Delhi lived in the 'white' areas.
24.
Name two individuals who sharply attacked the Orientalists.
25.
What was done to encourage the study of ancient Sanskrit texts?
26.
Which institutions were seen as 'temples of darkness that were falling on themselves into decay'?
27.
Why was the Hindu College established in Benaras?
28.
What type of education was given to the children in pathshalas?
1.
In 1947, due to the partition of India, a massive transfer of population took place on both sides of the new border. As a result, the population of Delhi swelled by about 5 lakh people, the kinds of jobs people did changed and the culture of the city became different.
The skills and occupations of the refugees were different from those of the people they replaced, because, while those who went to Pakistan were artisans, petty traders, and labourers, the new migrants '- were rural landlords, lawyers, teachers, traders and small shopkeepers. This large migration change the social environment of Delhi. An urban culture largely based on Urdu was overshadowed by new tastes and sensibilities in food, dress and the arts.
2.
The British understood the symbolic importance of Delhi, as it had been the place from where the Mughal kings ruled. It had also become an important stronghold during the 1857 revolt, In which threatened the collapse of British rule in India. So, the British thought it important to celebrate British power in Delhi with pomp and show.
Thus, a Durbar was held in 1877 to acknowledge Queen Victoria as the Empress of India. Later, in December 1911, a Durbar was held in Delhi to celebrate the crowning of King George V This time the British announced the shifting of India's capital Delhi. These displays were held to show the people the ultimate power and supremacy of the British over India.
3.
The British and other Europeans lived in the "white" areas in cities such as Madras.
4.
Young person living in haveli
(i) He has contact with many people as haveli houses many families.
(ii) He has cordial and friendly relationship with his neighbors
(iii) He leads a simple life
(iv) He is habituated to walk in crowded and narrow lanes.
(v) He studies with students coming fromdifferent backgrounds.
Young person living in colonial bungalow
(i) No direct contact with neighbors and relatives as it is meant for one nuclear family
(ii) He has all modern facilities and sophisticated way of life.
(iii) He leads a luxurious way of life, dozens of servants are there to look after his needs.
(iv) He leads a comfortable but isolated life.
I would prefer to live in a haveli.
5.
I think Baker was not right when he spoke so. A sense of awe is very harmful and high buildings don't emphasise the power of any ruler. The real power of a ruler lies only in the welfare activities of states, the progressive development and quick economic development, true secularism and socialism.
6.
(a)
Punjab
7.
(c)
building houses grouped around parks with better privacy
8.
(d)
In the Civil Lines
9.
(c)
Seringapatam
10.
(c)
1877
11.
(i) Animal Rearing: Previously, people had not much interest in dairy farms. But now, many people have opened small dairy farms which earn good profit.
(ii) Horticulture: People used to grow vegetables according to their needs. Now, they produce vegetables to sell them in the local market.
(iii) Rice Catenation: Earlier people grew rice in most part of their field. Now they grow cash crops. (iv) Hair Cutting Saloons: People used to have their own hazaam. Slowly, this tradition ended. Now, people in the villages go to the saloons for getting haircut.
(v) Transport: People in my village visited local markets on their feet. But now may persons have purchased vehicles.
(vi) Shops: Previously, people had to go to the local market to purchase cloth. Now there are many cloth shops in my village.
(vii) Schools: Some people are running private schools in my village. Earlier, there was a single Government School. Many people from my village teach in these schools.
(viii) Labourers: There were plenty of labourers in the village during cropping season. But now most of them migrate. So, many people have now opened medicine shops and do other odd jobs.
(ix) Fisheries: Earlier, people in my village did not grow fishes in the ponds for business purposes. But, in the modern times, people have started this as an occupation.
(x) Floriculture: For many past years, some people supplied flowers and for that they were paid in kind like rice, wheat, etc. But now flowers are sold for cash. This has become a good occupation.
12.
Delhi is mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata as Indraprastha, the capital of Pandavas. Delhi emerged into prominence after thousands of years when the famous Chauhan ruler Prithviraj II made it his capital in the 12th century. After his decline, Delhi fell into the hands of Muslim rulers.
According to some historians, Delhi was built and ruined many times; up to 16th century the city was built seven times. Delhi passed to the British control in 1857. The last Mughal Emperor was exiled. In 1911, it was made the capital of British India. With the passing of time, Delhi saw construction of many architectural marvels like Qutab Minar, Red fort, Humayan Tomb, Old Fort, Lal Qila, Jama Masjid, etc. In the twentieth century, Rashtrapati Bhawan was built by Edwin Lutyens. Basically, it was the residence of the Viceroy of India, and comprised of the famous Mughal Garden. Parliament House was designed by famous. Herbert Baker. It was inaugurated for the first time in 1921. Connaught place was built in about 1931. It is the biggest commercial area and shopping hub of New Delhi. Birla Mandir was built in 1938 and inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. Delhi was given a specific identity by which it is known today.
13.
(i) The Partition of India in 1947 led to a massive transfer of population on both sides of the new border. As a result, the population of Delhi more than doubled through refugees from Pakistan.
(ii) Thousands in Delhi were killed due to rioting and their homes were looted and burned.
(iii) Refugees roamed the streets of Shahjahanabad, searching for empty homes to occupy, forcing Muslims to leave or sell their properties.
(iv) The refugees had to take up new occupations ironsmiths, replacing the earlier Muslims.
14.
( )
Lahore Gate Improvement Scheme
15.
( )
unhygienic and unhealthy
16.
( )
havelis
17.
( )
drinking, domestic
18.
( )
landlords, teachers, traders, Shopkeepers
19.
( )
railway, allow the city to
20.
(b)
21.
(a)
22.
(b)
23.
(b)
24.
( )
James Mill and Thomas Babington Macaulay.
25.
( )
Hindu College was set-up at Benaras
26.
( )
Oriental institutions like the Calcutta Madrasa and Benaras Sanskrit College were seen as 'temples of darkness that were falling of themselves into decay.'
27.
( )
In 1791, the Hindu College was established in Benaras to encourage the study of ancient Sanskrit texts that would be useful for the administration of the country.
28.
( )
In pathshalas, teaching was oral and the guru (teacher) decided what to teach.
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