From Trade to Territory: Mughal Power

Questions and Answers

Who was the last of the powerful Mughal rulers?

Shah Jahan

Bahadur Shah I

Akbar

Aurangzeb (correct)

The British initially came to India as a ruling power.

False

What was Clive's promise to secure support during the conflict with Sirajuddaulah?

To provide military support

To make him nawab (correct)

To share the wealth

To make him the king

What significant change occurred in the political landscape of India after Aurangzeb's death in 1707?

Emergence of regional kingdoms and the decline of Mughal control. Signup and view all the answers

After Aurangzeb's death, many Mughal governors began asserting their _____ over various regions.

authority Signup and view all the answers

The Battle of Plassey was the first major victory for the East India Company in India.

True Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Mughal emperors with their significance:

Aurangzeb = Last powerful Mughal ruler Bahadur Shah Zafar = Symbolically important but not powerful Akbar = Known for his administrative reforms Shah Jahan = Builder of the Taj Mahal Signup and view all the answers

Who was made nawab after the defeat of Sirajuddaulah?

Mir Jafar Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons Delhi could no longer function effectively as a center of power?

Emergence of regional kingdoms Signup and view all the answers

Robert Clive wrote a letter to _____ on 7 January 1759.

William Pitt Signup and view all the answers

What was the annual income projected by Clive from the conquered territories?

Two million sterling Signup and view all the answers

By the second half of the eighteenth century, the British were becoming a new power in India.

True Signup and view all the answers

Sirajuddaulah was spared after the Battle of Plassey.

False Signup and view all the answers

Who was arrested by Captain Hodson according to the historical context presented?

Bahadur Shah Zafar and his sons. Signup and view all the answers

What key concern did Clive express about the East India Company's expansion?

That the sovereignty may be too extensive for a mercantile Company. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their roles during the Battle of Plassey:

Clive = Leader of the East India Company forces Sirajuddaulah = Nawab of Bengal Mir Jafar = Appointed nawab after Plassey William Pitt = Principal Secretary of State Signup and view all the answers

What term was used to describe the anglicised version of the Indian word 'nawab'?

Nabobs Signup and view all the answers

The East India Company often used direct military attacks to annex Indian states.

False Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Residents appointed by the East India Company serve in Indian states?

They were political or commercial agents. Signup and view all the answers

The process of annexation by the East India Company primarily occurred between _ and _ years.

1757, 1857 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their descriptions:

Political methods = Interfering in internal affairs Economic methods = Gaining trade advantages Diplomatic methods = Establishing alliances Military methods = Direct confrontations with enemies Signup and view all the answers

What was a common perception of the 'nabobs' in British society?

Upstarts and social climbers Signup and view all the answers

The Battle of Buxar took place in 1764.

True Signup and view all the answers

What did the East India Company focus on before annexing an Indian kingdom?

Political, economic, and diplomatic methods. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary perception of Haidar and Tipu by the British?

They were viewed as ambitious and dangerous. Signup and view all the answers

Tipu Sultan was killed in the first battle fought with the British.

False Signup and view all the answers

In which year did Tipu Sultan become the ruler of Mysore?

1782 Signup and view all the answers

The last battle fought with Mysore was known as the Battle of ______.

Shrirangapatnam Signup and view all the answers

How many wars were fought between the British and Mysore?

Four Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Mysore after the death of Tipu Sultan?

It was placed under the former ruling dynasty of the Wodeyars. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following battles with their respective years:

First Anglo-Mysore War = 1767–69 Second Anglo-Mysore War = 1780–84 Third Anglo-Mysore War = 1790–92 Fourth Anglo-Mysore War = 1799 Signup and view all the answers

The French played no role in modernizing Tipu Sultan's army.

False Signup and view all the answers

How did the assumption of Diwani primarily benefit the East India Company?

It allowed them to collect revenues directly. Signup and view all the answers

The system of 'subsidiary alliance' was primarily aimed at strengthening the military power of Indian rulers.

False Signup and view all the answers

What were some changes that occurred in the composition of the Company's army during the colonial period?

The composition shifted to include a greater number of Indian soldiers, particularly sepoys, while British officers took command positions. Signup and view all the answers

The city of Calcutta developed from a small village into a major city after the _____ conquest of Bengal.

British Signup and view all the answers

Match the rulers with their significance:

Rani of Jhansi = Leader of resistance against British rule Haidar Ali = Sultan of Mysore who fought the British Maharaja Ranjit Singh = Founder of the Sikh Empire Lord Dalhousie = Promoter of annexation policies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The End of the Mughal Empire

Aurangzeb, the last significant Mughal ruler, expanded control over large parts of India.
After his death in 1707, power fragmentation led to the rise of regional kingdoms, undermining Delhi's authority.
By the late 18th century, British influence began to overshadow regional powers as they expanded their control.

Rise of the British East India Company

Initially, the British East India Company focused on trade, showing reluctance to acquire territories.
The Battle of Plassey in 1757 marked the Company's first major military success, leading to territorial expansion.
The aftermath of Plassey allowed Robert Clive to promise support to Mughal emperors as a means to consolidate power.

Transition to Power

The assassination of Sirajuddaulah after the Battle of Plassey led to Mir Jafar being installed as nawab.
"Nabobs," former Indian rulers now serving British interests, were viewed with suspicion and ridicule in British society.

Expansion Tactics of the Company

The East India Company used political, economic, and diplomatic strategies rather than direct military confrontation to annex states.
Following the Battle of Buxar in 1764, the Company established political agents called Residents to oversee regional affairs.
Residents interfered in the internal matters of Indian kingdoms to promote the Company's interests.

Conflicts with Mysore

Tensions arose with Haidar Ali and his son, Tipu Sultan, viewed as threats by the British.
Four significant wars with Mysore occurred between 1767 and 1799, culminating in Tipu Sultan's defeat and death in 1799 at the Battle of Shrirangapatnam.

The Company’s Administration

The Company's governance differed from traditional Indian administration, utilizing a system of subsidiary alliances to exert control.
This system involved local rulers maintaining their positions under British oversight, entrenching British authority over Indian affairs.

Cultural Shifts in Bengal

Post conquest of Bengal, Calcutta transitioned from a small village to a major city, marked by significant cultural and architectural developments.
The period witnessed a blend of European and Indian lifestyles, with changes in societal structures reflecting colonial influences.

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Explore the transition from trade to territorial control in India during the Mughal Empire. This quiz dives into the implications of Aurangzeb's rule and the subsequent rise of regional powers following his death in 1707. Test your knowledge on the dynamics of power and governance in this critical period of Indian history.

From Trade to Territory: Mughal Power

Questions and Answers

Who was the last of the powerful Mughal rulers?

The British initially came to India as a ruling power.

What was Clive's promise to secure support during the conflict with Sirajuddaulah?

What significant change occurred in the political landscape of India after Aurangzeb's death in 1707?

After Aurangzeb's death, many Mughal governors began asserting their _____ over various regions.

The Battle of Plassey was the first major victory for the East India Company in India.

Match the following Mughal emperors with their significance:

Who was made nawab after the defeat of Sirajuddaulah?

What was one of the main reasons Delhi could no longer function effectively as a center of power?

Robert Clive wrote a letter to _____ on 7 January 1759.

What was the annual income projected by Clive from the conquered territories?

By the second half of the eighteenth century, the British were becoming a new power in India.

Sirajuddaulah was spared after the Battle of Plassey.

Who was arrested by Captain Hodson according to the historical context presented?

What key concern did Clive express about the East India Company's expansion?

Match the following individuals with their roles during the Battle of Plassey:

What term was used to describe the anglicised version of the Indian word 'nawab'?

The East India Company often used direct military attacks to annex Indian states.

What role did the Residents appointed by the East India Company serve in Indian states?

The process of annexation by the East India Company primarily occurred between _____ and _____ years.

Match the following actions with their descriptions:

What was a common perception of the 'nabobs' in British society?

The Battle of Buxar took place in 1764.

What did the East India Company focus on before annexing an Indian kingdom?

What was the primary perception of Haidar and Tipu by the British?

Tipu Sultan was killed in the first battle fought with the British.

In which year did Tipu Sultan become the ruler of Mysore?

The last battle fought with Mysore was known as the Battle of ______.

How many wars were fought between the British and Mysore?

What happened to Mysore after the death of Tipu Sultan?

Match the following battles with their respective years:

The French played no role in modernizing Tipu Sultan's army.

How did the assumption of Diwani primarily benefit the East India Company?

The system of 'subsidiary alliance' was primarily aimed at strengthening the military power of Indian rulers.

What were some changes that occurred in the composition of the Company's army during the colonial period?

The city of Calcutta developed from a small village into a major city after the _____ conquest of Bengal.

Match the rulers with their significance:

Study Notes

The End of the Mughal Empire

Rise of the British East India Company

Transition to Power

Expansion Tactics of the Company

Conflicts with Mysore

The Company’s Administration

Cultural Shifts in Bengal

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