What happened at Cawnpore in 1857?

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2016). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [4] (a) Reward each correct statement with 1 mark. 2 marks can be awarded for a developed statement. Candidates might refer to: Indian troops, led by Nana Sahib, rose up against the British, trapping their forces who surrendered after 3 weeks. As they left, the British soldiers and 300 women and children were killed the remainder were kept as prisoners and later killed. Later the British carried out acts of revenge. Nana Sahib escaped.
2. [1] (b) LEVEL 1: Simplistic statement They were interested in India.
3. [2-4] (b) LEVEL 2: Identifies reasons For trade. To extend their sphere of influence in the East.
4. [5-7] (b) LEVEL 3: Explains reasons Traders reported evidence of immense wealth in the subcontinent. This led to the East India Company establishing a trading base there since they saw a profitable future. It also wanted to establish its influence in the subcontinent and to oust the Dutch and Portuguese. The East India Company also wanted to establish a strategic port in the subcontinent that would protect its trading interests there.
5. [1-2] (c) LEVEL 1: Simplistic statement Shah Waliullah was a great scholar.
6. [3-6] (c) LEVEL 2: Description/identification of contributions Shah Waliullah taught at the Madrassa in Delhi, spent some time in Medina and helped to found the Jihad Movement. Haji Shariatullah established the Faraizi Movement.
7. [7-10] (c) LEVEL 3: Explains the contribution of Shah Waliullah OR contribution of others
8. [9-13] (c) LEVEL 4: Explains the contribution of Shah Waliullah AND contribution of others Shah Waliullah He felt that the Muslims faced many problems because of their level of knowledge about Islam and the Holy Quran. He encouraged them to concentrate on Quranic teachings and helped them by translating the Holy Quran into Persian which was the main language of the Muslims at that time. His books were designed to spread the principles of Islam amongst Muslims. Syed Ahmad Spread Islam through the Jihad Movement, which was to become an armed struggle to liberate the Punjab and the North West Frontier. It grew largely because Muslims were banned from prayer and found it difficult to practise their religion. Haji Shariatullah Spread Islam through the Faraizi Movement which encouraged Muslims to perform their faraiz (religious obligations). This restored the pride in the community. A huge group of followers grew called 'Faraizis'.
9. [14] (c) LEVEL 5: As Level 4 – also produces a judgement or evaluation