Indian Rebellion of 1857 Quiz
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What was the impact of the East India Company's policies on nawabs and rajas?

  • They gained more power and influence over time.
  • They gradually lost their authority, honor, armed forces, and territories. (correct)
  • They were completely unaffected by the policies.
  • Their authority and honor remained unchanged.
  • How did ruling families attempt to protect their interests from the East India Company?

  • By accepting the Company's policies without resistance.
  • By forming alliances with other European powers against the Company.
  • By engaging in military conflicts with the Company.
  • By negotiating with the Company to recognize heirs and secure pensions. (correct)
  • What happened to Awadh as a result of its interaction with the East India Company?

  • It gained independence from British control.
  • It became a powerful ally of the East India Company.
  • It remained unaffected by any interactions with the East India Company.
  • It was annexed after a subsidiary alliance was imposed in 1801, and taken over in 1856. (correct)
  • How did the Company respond to pleas from ruling families to protect their interests?

    <p>Confident of its superiority and military powers, it turned down these pleas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the general response of different people to policies that harmed their interests or went against their sentiments?

    <p>They resisted such policies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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