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Yarasi TusharikaAIR 393· 2025

Question Q.12GS1GS1

Identify the key reasons behind British colonial intervention in Malaya in the 19th century. How did Malaya react to British colonial rule?

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Introduction

British intervention in Malaya marked a major turn of events in Malayan history.

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Main Body

British intervention in Malaya marked a major turn of events in Malayan history.

Key reasons for British intervention:

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1Malacca strait - a choke point and a prosperous sea route.
2Resources - spices, rubber etc, attracted Britishers.
3Lack of authority, rulers in Malaya and lack of unity led to conquest.
4Desire for more plantation crops and profits.
5New colony which can be used to fund european wars.
6British hegemony.

Malayan reaction:

1Resistance movements were organised.
2Revolts were seen at various places.
3Peasants revolted because of their extreme exploitation.
4Soft rulers collaborated and cooperated with Britishers.
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Topper

Yarasi Tusharika

AIR 3932025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

History of the World

Colonization and Decolonization

British intervention in Malaya - causes and responses

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120

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