Expansion of British Rule

What is the subject matter of the Expansion of British Rule?

 Expansion of British Rule.

When did the British begin expanding their political power in India?

 After the Battle of Plassey (1757).

Which battles laid the foundation of British rule in India?

 Battle of Plassey and Battle of Buxar.

Which policies were mainly used by the British for territorial expansion?

 Dual Government, Subsidiary Alliance, Doctrine of Lapse, and Annexation Policy.

What is the subject matter of the Battle of Plassey (1757)?

 Battle of Plassey (1757).

When was the Battle of Plassey fought?

 23 June 1757.

Between whom was the Battle of Plassey fought?

 British East India Company and Siraj-ud-Daulah.

Who led the British forces in the Battle of Plassey?

 Robert Clive.

Who was the Nawab of Bengal during the Battle of Plassey?

 Siraj-ud-Daulah.

Who betrayed Siraj-ud-Daulah during the Battle of Plassey?

 Mir Jafar.

Who won the Battle of Plassey?

 British East India Company.

What was the result of the Battle of Plassey?

 Foundation of British political rule in India.

What is the subject matter of the Battle of Buxar (1764)?

 Battle of Buxar (1764).

When was the Battle of Buxar fought?

 22 October 1764.

Between whom was the Battle of Buxar fought?

 British East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Shah Alam II.

Who commanded the British army at the Battle of Buxar?

 Hector Munro.

Who won the Battle of Buxar?

 British East India Company.

Which treaty followed the Battle of Buxar?

 Treaty of Allahabad (1765).

What rights did the British receive after the Treaty of Allahabad?

 Diwani Rights of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.

What is the subject matter of the Dual Government in Bengal?

 Dual Government in Bengal.

Who introduced the Dual Government in Bengal?

 Robert Clive.

In which year was the Dual Government introduced?

 1765.

What was the main feature of the Dual Government?

 Separation of revenue collection and administration.

Who collected revenue under the Dual Government?

 British East India Company.

Who was responsible for administration under the Dual Government?

 Nawab of Bengal.

Who abolished the Dual Government?

 Warren Hastings.

In which year was the Dual Government abolished?

 1772.

What is the subject matter of the Subsidiary Alliance?

 Subsidiary Alliance.

Who introduced the Subsidiary Alliance?

 Lord Wellesley.

In which year was the Subsidiary Alliance introduced?

 1798.

What was the main objective of the Subsidiary Alliance?

 To bring Indian states under British control.

Which Indian state was the first to accept the Subsidiary Alliance?

 Hyderabad.

What was the main condition of the Subsidiary Alliance?

 Maintenance of British troops by the Indian ruler.

Could the allied ruler maintain foreign relations without British permission?

 No.

What is the subject matter of the Doctrine of Lapse?

 Doctrine of Lapse.

Who introduced the Doctrine of Lapse?

 Lord Dalhousie.

What was the main principle of the Doctrine of Lapse?

 States without a natural heir would be annexed by the British.

Which state was the first to be annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?

 Satara.

Which major states were annexed under the Doctrine of Lapse?

 Satara, Jhansi, Nagpur, Sambalpur, and Jaitpur.

Which ruler of Jhansi opposed the Doctrine of Lapse?

 Rani Lakshmibai.

What is the subject matter of the Annexation Policy?

 Annexation Policy.

Who followed the Annexation Policy most extensively?

 Lord Dalhousie.

Which kingdom was annexed on the ground of misgovernment?

 Awadh.

In which year was Awadh annexed?

 1856.

What was the main objective of the Annexation Policy?

 Expansion of British territory.

What is the subject matter of the Anglo-Mysore Wars?

 Anglo-Mysore Wars.

How many Anglo-Mysore Wars were fought?

 Four.

Between whom were the Anglo-Mysore Wars fought?

 British East India Company and Mysore.

Who were the famous rulers of Mysore during these wars?

 Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan.

Who died in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War?

 Tipu Sultan.

In which year was the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War fought?

 1799.

What was the result of the Anglo-Mysore Wars?

 British supremacy over Mysore.

What is the subject matter of the Anglo-Maratha Wars?

 Anglo-Maratha Wars.

How many Anglo-Maratha Wars were fought?

 Three.

When was the First Anglo-Maratha War fought?

 1775–1782.

Which treaty ended the First Anglo-Maratha War?

 Treaty of Salbai.

When was the Second Anglo-Maratha War fought?

 1803–1805.

When was the Third Anglo-Maratha War fought?

 1817–1818.

Who was the last Peshwa defeated by the British?

 Baji Rao II.

What was the result of the Anglo-Maratha Wars?

 End of Maratha power and British supremacy in India.

What is the subject matter of the Anglo-Sikh Wars?

 Anglo-Sikh Wars.

How many Anglo-Sikh Wars were fought?

 Two.

When was the First Anglo-Sikh War fought?

 1845–1846.

Which treaty ended the First Anglo-Sikh War?

 Treaty of Lahore.

When was the Second Anglo-Sikh War fought?

 1848–1849.

Who annexed Punjab to the British Empire?

 Lord Dalhousie.

In which year was Punjab annexed?

 1849.

What was the result of the Anglo-Sikh Wars?

 Punjab became part of the British Empire.