ICSE ICSE Class 8 - CISCE Question Bank Solutions for History and Civics

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Dalhousie annexed Awadh on the grounds of ____________.

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The First Anglo-Maratha War was fought during the Governor-Generalship of __________.

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The Maratha chiefs were united under the leadership of ___________ during the First Anglo-Maratha War.

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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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Punjab was annexed by _________ in 1849.

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The widespread resentment against annexations expressed itself in the Revolt of________.

After Hyder Ali’s death, his son Tipu Sultan continued the Anglo-Maratha Wars.

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The Subsidiary Alliance system was used by the British to bring Indian rulers under British control without any war.

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The adopted son of Peshwa Baji Rao II was denied the pension that his father used to get from the British.

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By 1856, the English East India Company had brought the whole of India under its control.

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The Subsidiary Alliance proved very advantageous for the Indians.

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What was the main objective of the Subsidiary Alliance system?

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What happened when the administration of a subsidiary state collapsed?

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Why did Peshwa Baji Rao II sign the Subsidiary Alliance?

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Why was Wellesley recalled from India during the Second Anglo-Maratha War?

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How did the Subsidiary Alliance impact the economy?

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How did the Subsidiary Alliance impact the administration in Awadh?

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With reference to the Subsidiary Alliance System perfected by Lord Wellesley, answer the following:

Why did Indian rulers sign the Subsidiary Alliance? State two important military terms and conditions imposed on the Indian rulers by this treaty.

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With reference to the Subsidiary Alliance System perfected by Lord Wellesley, answer the following:

The Subsidiary Alliance proved very beneficial for the British. Explain.