The British East India Company's Expansion in South Asia

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What was the reason behind the British concern about Russia in the late 1830s?

The British were worried that Russia might expand across Asia and enter India from the north-west.

What steps did the British take to secure their control over the north-west?

They fought a war with Afghanistan and established indirect Company rule there. Sind was also taken over.

Who held back the British from annexing Punjab?

Maharaja Ranjit Singh

How did the British finally annex Punjab?

After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, two prolonged wars were fought with the Sikh kingdom, and ultimately Punjab was annexed in 1849. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Company's prime objective after the defeat at Plassey?

The expansion of trade. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Company want to avoid direct conquest?

To maintain trade privileges granted by local rulers. Signup and view all the answers

Why were the puppet nawabs not always helpful to the Company?

They needed to maintain dignity and sovereignty. Signup and view all the answers

Who replaced Mir Jafar as the nawab?

Mir Qasim. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the battle fought at Buxar?

Mir Qasim was defeated and Mir Jafar was reinstalled as the Nawab. Signup and view all the answers