What did the plotters want to achieve by blowing up king James?

The plotters, known as the Gunpowder Plotters, aimed to assassinate King James I of England in order to end Protestant rule and replace him with a Catholic monarch. They sought to ignite a rebellion among Catholics in England and restore Catholicism as the dominant religion. By blowing up the House of Lords during the State Opening of Parliament in 1605, they hoped to eliminate key political figures and create a power vacuum that could facilitate their plans. Ultimately, their plot was driven by deep-seated religious grievances and a desire for political change.