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Rise of British Rule in South Asia
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What were the long-lasting effects of the War of Independence in 1857 on the cultural and political life of the people of India?

  • It had no significant impact on the cultural and political life of the people of India
  • It resulted in the permanent end of British rule in India
  • It led to the establishment of the Indian National Congress
  • It caused a shift towards more radical forms of nationalism (correct)

    • What was the significance of the 'Farman' issued by the Mughal Court for the East India Company?

  • It allowed the East India Company to establish their own courts and laws in India
  • It gave the East India Company control over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa (correct)
  • It prohibited the East India Company from interfering in the affairs of Indian rulers
  • It granted the East India Company the right to trade freely in the Subcontinent

    • What was the consequence of the Doctrine of Lapse introduced by Lord Dalhousie in 1852?

  • It abolished the East India Company's power to annex Indian states without a direct heir
  • It granted Indian rulers more autonomy in governing their territories
  • It prevented Indian rulers from adopting children as heirs to their throne (correct)
  • It allowed Indian rulers to adopt children as heirs to their throne

    • ● Investigate the reasons why the British came to ______.

    <p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ● Compare, and contrast, the Battle of Plassey and Battle of ______.

    <p>Buxar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ● Explore how the British Rule before 1857 caused discontent and ______ among the Indians.

    <p>resentment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Haider Ali was successful in defeating the British at Madras.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The War of Independence in 1857 was caused by Indian soldiers' mistakes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Battle of Buxar took place after the Battle of Plassey.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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