Questions and Answers
Which battle in 1757 marked a significant increase in the East India Company's territorial power in India?
What system did the British use to expand their power in Indian states along with outright wars and the Doctrine of Lapse?
What pretext did the British allegedly use to annex some Indian states?
Which battle resulted in the British establishing control over Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha?
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What was one of the major grievances of the Indian rulers against the British?
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Study Notes
Political Causes
- The British policy of territorial expansion and gradual annexation of native Indian States antagonized Indian rulers.
Policy of Expansion
- The East India Company's territorial power increased rapidly after the Battle of Plassey in June 1757.
- The British expanded their political power in India through four ways:
- Outright wars
- System of Subsidiary Alliance
- Doctrine of Lapse
- Pretext of alleged misrule
Outright Wars
- The British waged wars against Indian rulers to expand their territorial power and safeguard economic and political interests.
- The Battle of Buxar (1764) established British mastery over Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.
- The British success in the Battle of Buxar led to their dominance in the region.
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Explore the British policy of territorial expansion in India, including the East India Company's rise to power and the four ways they expanded their political influence. Learn about the impact on Indian rulers and the country's history.
