Goyal Brothers Prakashan solutions for Focus on History and Civics [English] Class 8 chapter 1.06 - Traders to Rulers (II) [Latest edition]

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The British had to face the challenge of the rulers of ________ and __________, ___________after the conquest of Bengal.

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The new Nizam of Hyderabad, __________ initially had cordial relations with the English.

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___________ made the Nizam of Hyderabad enter the _________ system.

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The English fought ________ wars with rulers of Mysore, known as ___________.

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It took the British ________ to defeat the Marathas in three ___________ wars.

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Lord Dalhousie annexed _______ on basis of misgovernance.

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The Subsidiary Alliance system was started by Lord Cornwallis.

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The capture of the port of Mahe by the British led to the Second Anglo-Mysore War in 1780.

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Tipu won a great battle against his three enemies, the English, Nizam and the Marathas in 1792.

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The war of succession among the Marathas in 1772 gave a chance to the English to interfere in Maratha politics.

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The Second Anglo-Maratha war was fought when Lord Wellesley was the Governor-General of India.

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Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed under the pretext of misgovernance.

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What were the results of the First Anglo-Mysore War?

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How did the British force win the Third Anglo-Mysore War?

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What were the causes of the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War? What were its results?

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Name the four different centres of Maratha power.

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What were the causes and results of the First Anglo-Maratha War? When was it fought?

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Who was the Governor-General of India during the Second Anglo-Maratha War? What was the significance of this battle?

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Why was the Third Anglo-Maratha War fought? What were its results?

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State very briefly why the Marathas failed against the British.

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Explain the doctrine of Lapse. Name the other methods used by Lord Dalhousie to expand the British power in India.

Given below is a grid. Look for names of places which Dalhousie annexed. You have to look vertically, horizontally and diagonally. In total there are 8 places. After you have found out these places, write down why these were annexed.

This is a picture depicting the first Anglo-Sikh War.

What was the political condition of Punjab after the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh?

This is a picture depicting the first Anglo-Sikh War.

When was the first Anglo-Sikh war fought?

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What were the causes and results of the First Anglo-Sikh War?

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__________, ___________ and __________ became the headquarters of the British settlements in the southern, western, and eastern regions, respectively.

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In 1717, the Mughal emperor granted the United East India Company the right to carry on duty-free trade in __________, ________, and ________.

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The French East India Company was established in __________.

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The British and the French fought the _________ Wars in India to establish their monopoly in trade.

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Bengal in the 18th century was the _______ and the most _________ province in India.

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In __________ Robert Clive recovered Calcutta which had been captured by Siraj-ud-Daulah in ___________.

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Mir Jafar was deposed because he was unable to meet the demands of the __________.

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In 1765, Awadh was returned to ________ but _________ and _________ were taken away and given to __________.

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Shah Alam II granted the Company the __________ of _________, _______ and ________ in 1765.

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Warren Hastings deposed and pensioned off the Nawab of Bengal and brought Bengal under the ______, and _________ control of the Company.

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The English East India Company was established in the year __________ CE.

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The English East India Company set up its first factory in ___________.

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The largest and most prosperous European settlement in Bengal was the British settlement at ___________.

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Alivardi Khan was succeeded by __________.

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Robert Clive hatched a plot with __________ to replace Siraj-ud-Daulah.

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The Battle of Plassey was fought in _______.

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The Dual Government in Bengal was introduced by __________.

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The Carnatic Wars were fought between the British and the French.

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The employees of the Company were entitled to both private trades as well as duty-free trade.

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The English East India Company was given the right to issue passes or dastaks for the free movement of their goods.

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The British army was defeated in the Battle of Buxar.

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The Treaty of Allahabad was signed between the British Company and Mir Qasim.

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Warren Hastings laid the foundation of an organized system of government in Bengal.

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Who granted the English East India Company the exclusive right to trade with the East?

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Name the British trading settlement in Madras

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Name the British trading settlement in Calcutta

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What important right did the Mughal emperor Farrukhsiyar grant the English East India Company?

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

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What privileges did the Farman of 1717 confer on the English East India Company?

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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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Why did the British fortify their trade settlement in Calcutta?

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Why did Siraj-ud-Daulah attack Calcutta in 1756?

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What important trading right was granted to the English East India Company after their victory in the Battle of Plassey?

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State the political significance of the Battle of Buxar.

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Name the Indian signatories of the Treaty of Allahabad.

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In which year was the Dual Government abolished and by whom?

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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:

Mention the terms of the agreement between Robert Clive and Shuja-ud-Daulah in this treaty.

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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.

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With reference to the establishment of Dual Government in Bengal (1765-72) answer the following:

Why was the government introduced in Bengal by Robert Clive referred to as ‘Dual Government’?

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With reference to the establishment of Dual Government in Bengal (1765-72) answer the following:

What were the advantages and disadvantages of this system for the Company and the nawab respectively?

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With reference to the establishment of Dual Government in Bengal (1765-72) answer the following:

The evils of the Dual Government led to the collapse of the administration and the economy. Explain.

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.

 Identify the Mughal emperor and the British governor.

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 significance of this grant of the Diwani?

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?

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The five centers of Maratha power were:

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The Governors-General during the First and Second Anglo-Maratha Wars were _____________ and ____________, respectively.

The Second Anglo-Maratha War was a severe blow to the ______ and ______ of the Marathas.

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_____________ adopted three methods to make the British the paramount power in India.

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Jhansi was annexed by Dalhousie on the basis of the __________.

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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 Subsidiary Alliance proved very advantageous for the Indians.

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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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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.

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Discuss the disastrous effects of the Subsidiary Alliance on the Indian states.

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Dalhousie was a great expansionist and adopted a number of methods to build an all-India empire. In this context, answer the following question:

Mention the various methods adopted by Dalhousie and the territories annexed on the basis of these methods.

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Dalhousie was a great expansionist and adopted a number of methods to build an all-India empire. In this context, answer the following question:

Under what circumstances did a subordinate state automatically ‘lapse’ and pass into the hands of the British? How did the rulers react to this policy?

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Dalhousie was a great expansionist and adopted a number of methods to build an all-India empire. In this context, answer the following question:

Why did Nana Saheb become one of the leaders of the Revolt of 1857?

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With reference to the annexation of Awadh discuss:

The effects of the Subsidiary Alliance on the administration in Awadh

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With reference to the annexation of Awadh discuss:

The political scenario in India by 1856

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Any three factors responsible for the success of the British over their Indian rivals

Name the Governor-General.

What was the method adopted by Lord Dalhousie to subjugate the Indian territories?

Mention the terms and conditions under the Doctrine of Lapse method.

Did the Doctrine of Lapse method have an advantage for the Indian rulers? Why?