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Question
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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Solution
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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Fill in the blank:
The British and the French fought the _________ Wars in India to establish their monopoly in trade.
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 |
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Why did the farman of 1717 become a bone of contention between the nawabs of Bengal and the British Company?
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The Battle of Plassey was a major turning point in the history of India. In this context answer the following question:
Give an account of the events leading from the conspiracy to replace Siraj-ud-Daulah to his eventual defeat in the Battle of Plassey.
Answer the following question briefly:
Mir Qasim was a competent ruler, determined to free himself from foreign control. In this context answer the following:
What steps did Mir Qasim take to strengthen his position? Why did he abolish all duties on internal trade?
This picture portrays a momentous event in 1765, involving a British Governor and a Mughal emperor wherein the Mughal emperor is conveying the grant of the Diwani to the governor.

What is the importance of this battle?
The battle of Plassey is a turning point in the history of India. Explain.
State the following Statement is True or False:
The Battle of Buxar led to the foundation of British empire in India.
Answer the following question:
Why did Mir Jafar enter into a conflict with the English East India Company?
Answer the following question:
How did Mir Qasim become the Nawab of Bengal?
