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प्रश्न
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why were European traders attracted to the Bengal province in the 18th century?
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उत्तर
Bengal was the richest and most fertile province in India at that time. It was known as the paradise of the earth and this province attracted traders from many European countries.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks:
__________, ___________ and __________ became the headquarters of the British settlements in the southern, western, and eastern regions, respectively.
In 1717, the Mughal emperor granted the United East India Company the right to carry on duty-free trade in ______, ______, and ______.
Match the Column:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Carnatic Wars | (a) Warren Hastings |
| 2. Farman | (b) duty-free trade |
| 3. Roberts Clive | (c) reconquered Calcutta |
| 4. Battle of Plassey | (d) Siraj-ud-Daulah |
| 5. Battle of Buxar | (e) Anglo-French rivalry |
| 6. Governor of Bengal | (f) Mir Qasim |
Choose the correct answer:
The largest and most prosperous European settlement in Bengal was the British settlement at ___________.
Choose the correct answer:
Alivardi Khan was succeeded by __________.
Answer the following question briefly:
Mir Qasim was a competent ruler, determined to free himself from foreign control. In this context answer the following:
Explain the importance of the Battle of Buxar.
Answer the following question briefly:
With reference to the Treaty of Allahabad and its impact, answer the following:
Explain how the treaty between Robert Clive and the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II legalized English East India’s Company’s control over Bengal.
Why did Siraj-ud-Daulah lose the Battle of Plassey?
When and between whom was the Battle of Buxar fought?
What was the result of the British victory in the Battle of Buxar?
