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

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Why were European traders attracted to the Bengal province in the 18th century?

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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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State the political significance of the Battle of Buxar.

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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.

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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:

State the results of the Battle of Plassey.

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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:

Why is this battle considered a major turning point in the history of India?

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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?

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Mir Qasim was a competent ruler, determined to free himself from foreign control. In this context answer the following:

Trace the events from the outbreak of war (1763) between Mir Qasim and the British up to the Battle of Buxar in 1764.

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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.

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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.

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With reference to the Treaty of Allahabad and its impact, answer the following:

Give an account of the events that followed the death of Mir Jafar, leading to the establishment of the Company as the real ruler of Bengal.

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.

Give a brief account of the battle that preceded this event. When did it take place?

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?

What plot did Robert Clive hatch to remove Siraj-ud- Daulah?

Why did Siraj-ud-Daulah lose the Battle of Plassey?

The battle of Plassey is a turning point in the history of India. Explain.

When and between whom was the Battle of Buxar fought?

What was the result of the British victory in the Battle of Buxar?

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The __________ famine of 1770 was one of the most terrible famines in human history.

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After the Battle of Plassey, the Company used its political power to __________ the Indian handicraft industry and __________ British industries.