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प्रश्न
After Hyder Ali’s death, his son Tipu Sultan continued the Anglo-Maratha Wars.
विकल्प
True
False
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उत्तर
This statement is False.
Explanation:
The First Anglo-Maratha War broke out between the Marathas and the British during the Governor Generalship of Warren Hastings. The British considered Mysore a major threat to establishing their supremacy in India. As a result, they fought four wars, first with Hyder Ali and, following his death, with Tipu Sultan over 32 years (1767-99), to crush the power of Mysore.
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State whether the following is true or false:
The Treaty of Allahabad was signed between the British Company and Mir Qasim.
Fill in the blanks:
The five centers of Maratha power were:
The Second Anglo-Maratha War was a severe blow to the ______ and ______ of the Marathas.
Match the Column:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Subsidiary Alliance | (a) Ruler of the Sikh kingdom |
| 2. Hyder Ali | (b) paramount power in India |
| 3. Ranjit Singh | (c) Ruler of Mysore |
| 4. The doctrine of Lapse | (d) Lord Wellesley |
| 5. English East India Company | (e) Lord Dalhousie |
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After the Third Anglo-Maratha War, the British placed a descendant of Shivaji on the throne of _______.
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By 1856, the English East India Company had brought the whole of India under its control.
Answer the following question briefly:
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The Subsidiary Alliance proved very beneficial for the British. Explain.
Answer the following question briefly:
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The political scenario in India by 1856
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the annexation of Awadh discuss:
Any three factors responsible for the success of the British over their Indian rivals
Answer the following question:
Explain the doctrine of Lapse. Name the other methods used by Lord Dalhousie to expand the British power in India.
