Beginning of the 18th Century
What was the economic effect of the Mughal wars of succession?
The Mughal wars of succession caused drain of wealth and resources.
Who did British defeat in the battle of Buxar
They defeated the former nawab of Bengal , the nawab of Awadh , and the Mughal emperor
What was the Charter act of 1813?
The charter act directed the company to spend 1 lakh rupees on the education of Indians
Are subordinate states under the direct rule of the British?
No, they are not
Give 2 effects of Aurangzeb's policies
The effects of his policies include
1. The religious intolerance caused riots and he lost the support and unity of his people
2. Numerous war drained the country's wealth and made a lot of external enemies
Why were the European traders attracted to the Bangla province in the 18th CE?
At that time, Bengal was a flourishing, fertile, rich province which would make a good center for trade and commerce.
Why would Indian rulers sign the subsidiary alliance
They would sign the alliance to be protected from external attacks and internal revolts.
How did the education policy lead to a sense of unity amongst Indians?
As English became the medium of communication between the diverse regions and languages of India, regional barries were broken down which shaped nationalism.
What were the later Mughals and for how long were they in power .
The emperors that succeeded the throne after Aurangzeb came to be known as the Later Mughals and were in power for 150 years.
Name 3 regional powers in India at the time
Marathas, Jats, Awadh, Mysore, Carnatic, Hyderabad, Bengal, Sikh kingdom
Name 2 effects of the permanent settlement on the British.
1. They won the support of the rich and wealthy class (jamindar)
2. They got a fixed revenue at all times
How did the doctrine of lapse become a cause of the revolt of 1857?
Using the doctrine of lapse the British gained the territories of Satara , Nagpur and Jhanshi which turned Indian rulers into strong enemies which fueled the revolt.
How did the politics in the mughal court weaken the empire
The court was divided into 4 groups which were constantly fighting for power . Their rivalries caused harm to administration and undermined the Mughal emperor.
What was the conspiracy to replace Siraj-ud-Daulah? How did this conspiracy change the government in Bengal.
The plan was to make Mir Jafar the new nawab of bengal in return for money and trading rights. A secret treaty was signed with him and the british presented Siraj-ud-Daulah with an impossible set of demands.
It turned the nawab into a puppet of the British
State and briefly explain 2 ways how a kingdom could be annexed by the British with the help of the Subsidiary Alliance
- The British could earn crown lands as payments and acquire valuable territories
- The British maintained large armies at the expense of the ruler, in their territory which could be turned on them at any time
- The British controlled their foreign policies which led to loss of independence
How did the British use their political power to destroy Indian crafts and industries?
-Teh prevented Indian goods form entering Europe which shut down foreign markets
-The government obstructed the growth of modern industries
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