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Who were the main forces that came to India for commercial interests and eventually exhibited expansionist purposes?
Who were the main forces that came to India for commercial interests and eventually exhibited expansionist purposes?
Who aided Vasco da Gama on his journey to India?
Who aided Vasco da Gama on his journey to India?
What was the outcome of Vasco da Gama's first voyage to India?
What was the outcome of Vasco da Gama's first voyage to India?
What was the primary goal of the Portuguese in India?
What was the primary goal of the Portuguese in India?
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What led to the decline of Portuguese influence in the Indian trade during the 18th century?
What led to the decline of Portuguese influence in the Indian trade during the 18th century?
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Why did the Dutch expand on the Coromandel coast during 1630-58?
Why did the Dutch expand on the Coromandel coast during 1630-58?
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What did the Dutch complain to the local rulers about?
What did the Dutch complain to the local rulers about?
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What was the outcome of Albuquerque's capture of Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate?
What was the outcome of Albuquerque's capture of Goa from the Bijapur Sultanate?
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When was the French East India Company set up?
When was the French East India Company set up?
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Who developed Pondicherry into an important settlement for trade and commerce?
Who developed Pondicherry into an important settlement for trade and commerce?
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Where did the French set up a factory in Bengal between 1690-92?
Where did the French set up a factory in Bengal between 1690-92?
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When did the French establish a settlement in Pondicherry?
When did the French establish a settlement in Pondicherry?
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What was the main consequence of the British introducing legislations in 1700 and 1720?
What was the main consequence of the British introducing legislations in 1700 and 1720?
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Which of the following industries was NOT ruined by the British?
Which of the following industries was NOT ruined by the British?
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What was the result of the Industrial Revolution in Britain on Bengal's industries?
What was the result of the Industrial Revolution in Britain on Bengal's industries?
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What happened to the people of Bengal as a result of the decline of industries?
What happened to the people of Bengal as a result of the decline of industries?
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What was the consequence of the decline of industries on Bengal's capital?
What was the consequence of the decline of industries on Bengal's capital?
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When did the prominence of Indian industries, trade, and commerce start to decline?
When did the prominence of Indian industries, trade, and commerce start to decline?
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What was the result of the mechanism put forth by the British for unilateral exploitation of revenue generated through exports?
What was the result of the mechanism put forth by the British for unilateral exploitation of revenue generated through exports?
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What was the consequence of the British converting India into a plantation nation for raw materials?
What was the consequence of the British converting India into a plantation nation for raw materials?
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What was the amount of Indian wealth and treasure exported between 1858-69?
What was the amount of Indian wealth and treasure exported between 1858-69?
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What was the fate of the revenue generated from India during the British rule?
What was the fate of the revenue generated from India during the British rule?
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What was the policy of the British government regarding Indian arts and crafts?
What was the policy of the British government regarding Indian arts and crafts?
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How did the British exploit India's revenue, according to the text?
How did the British exploit India's revenue, according to the text?
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Where was the British East India Company's first settlement in India?
Where was the British East India Company's first settlement in India?
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Why did the British East India Company's policies change in 1687?
Why did the British East India Company's policies change in 1687?
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What was the main reason for the British East India Company's attempts to capture Chittagong in 1689?
What was the main reason for the British East India Company's attempts to capture Chittagong in 1689?
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What was the significance of the firman issued by Farrukhsiyar in 1715?
What was the significance of the firman issued by Farrukhsiyar in 1715?
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What was the result of the Battle of Plassey in 1757?
What was the result of the Battle of Plassey in 1757?
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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765?
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765?
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What was the main cause of the First War of Indian Independence in 1857?
What was the main cause of the First War of Indian Independence in 1857?
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What was the outcome of the Government of India Act in 1858?
What was the outcome of the Government of India Act in 1858?
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What was the result of the reorganization of the army after the First War of Indian Independence?
What was the result of the reorganization of the army after the First War of Indian Independence?
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What was the impact of the British rule on the Indian economy?
What was the impact of the British rule on the Indian economy?
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