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What happened to the power of nawabs and rajas since the mid-eighteenth century?
What happened to the power of nawabs and rajas since the mid-eighteenth century?
- Their power remained unchanged despite the presence of the Company.
- Their authority and honour gradually eroded due to various measures taken by the Company. (correct)
- They gained more authority and honour through negotiations with the Company.
- They voluntarily relinquished their power to the Company.
What did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seek from the Company after her husband's death?
What did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seek from the Company after her husband's death?
- Recognition of her adopted son as the heir to the kingdom. (correct)
- A position within the East India Company.
- Assistance in overthrowing the Company's rule.
- Financial compensation for the loss of her husband.
What measures were taken by the Company that affected ruling families?
What measures were taken by the Company that affected ruling families?
- Providing financial support to ruling families.
- Increasing the authority and autonomy of rulers.
- Stationing residents in many courts and reducing the freedom of rulers. (correct)
- Granting additional territories to ruling families.
How did various people react to policies and actions that harmed their interests?
How did various people react to policies and actions that harmed their interests?
What did Nana Saheb, the adopted son of, do in response to the Company's actions?
What did Nana Saheb, the adopted son of, do in response to the Company's actions?
What effect did the presence of residents in many courts have on the rulers?
What effect did the presence of residents in many courts have on the rulers?
What did the ruling families attempt to do to protect their interests?
What did the ruling families attempt to do to protect their interests?
What did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seek from the Company after her husband's death?
What did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seek from the Company after her husband's death?
What happened to the armed forces of the nawabs and rajas?
What happened to the armed forces of the nawabs and rajas?
What was the primary reason for the erosion of power of the nawabs and rajas since the mid-eighteenth century?
What was the primary reason for the erosion of power of the nawabs and rajas since the mid-eighteenth century?
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