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Who is considered the Father of the empirical science?
Who is considered the Father of the empirical science?
Varahmihir
Which scientist proposed that the center of our planetary system is the 'Sun' and not the 'Earth'?
Which scientist proposed that the center of our planetary system is the 'Sun' and not the 'Earth'?
Copernicus
What treatise was written by Varahmihir?
What treatise was written by Varahmihir?
Brihat Samhita
What were the effects of the European Crusades?
What were the effects of the European Crusades?
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What was the significance of metallurgy in Europe?
What was the significance of metallurgy in Europe?
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Why is the Industrial Revolution believed to have started in England?
Why is the Industrial Revolution believed to have started in England?
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Why did the British want to establish their control in Burma?
Why did the British want to establish their control in Burma?
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What was the main outcome of the First Anglo-Burmese War?
What was the main outcome of the First Anglo-Burmese War?
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Who declared war against Myanmar during the First Anglo-Burmese War?
Who declared war against Myanmar during the First Anglo-Burmese War?
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What led to the Second Anglo-Burmese War during Lord Dalhousie's tenure?
What led to the Second Anglo-Burmese War during Lord Dalhousie's tenure?
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Who led the British army during the Second Anglo-Burmese War?
Who led the British army during the Second Anglo-Burmese War?
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Which cities were captured by the British during the Second Anglo-Burmese War?
Which cities were captured by the British during the Second Anglo-Burmese War?
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Who encouraged people to go on expeditions and search for lands in the 15th century?
Who encouraged people to go on expeditions and search for lands in the 15th century?
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What did Bartholomew Dias name the southern tip of Africa?
What did Bartholomew Dias name the southern tip of Africa?
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Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the African continent?
Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the African continent?
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Who sponsored Christopher Columbus' expedition in search of a new route to Asia?
Who sponsored Christopher Columbus' expedition in search of a new route to Asia?
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What event in 1453 led to the need for Europeans to search for an alternative route to Asia?
What event in 1453 led to the need for Europeans to search for an alternative route to Asia?
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Which archipelagos near Africa were discovered as a result of expeditions encouraged by Henry the Navigator?
Which archipelagos near Africa were discovered as a result of expeditions encouraged by Henry the Navigator?
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Where did the Dutch establish their first factory in India?
Where did the Dutch establish their first factory in India?
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What regions did the Dutch colonies and factories encompass by the middle of the 17th century?
What regions did the Dutch colonies and factories encompass by the middle of the 17th century?
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What were some of the activities permitted by the license issued by the Dutch government to the United East India Company?
What were some of the activities permitted by the license issued by the Dutch government to the United East India Company?
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What type of security measures did the Dutch implement in their factories?
What type of security measures did the Dutch implement in their factories?
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Where were some locations where the Dutch established factories in India?
Where were some locations where the Dutch established factories in India?
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What was the name of the company formed by several Dutch companies in 1602?
What was the name of the company formed by several Dutch companies in 1602?
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Why did the Portuguese withdraw their help to the Siddis?
Why did the Portuguese withdraw their help to the Siddis?
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What happened when the Portuguese intercepted 13 Maratha ships passing by the ports on the Karnataka coast?
What happened when the Portuguese intercepted 13 Maratha ships passing by the ports on the Karnataka coast?
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Why did the Portuguese supply ammunition to the Adilshahi Killedar during the siege of the Fort of Fonda?
Why did the Portuguese supply ammunition to the Adilshahi Killedar during the siege of the Fort of Fonda?
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How did the Portuguese react when Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj crossed through their territory after sacking Surat?
How did the Portuguese react when Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj crossed through their territory after sacking Surat?
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What led to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj deciding to attack the region of Bardesh in 1667?
What led to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj deciding to attack the region of Bardesh in 1667?
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Why were the people of Bardesh welcoming towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1667?
Why were the people of Bardesh welcoming towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 1667?
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