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What was the reason behind the British concern about Russia in the late 1830s?
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?
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?
Who held back the British from annexing Punjab?
Maharaja Ranjit Singh
How did the British finally annex Punjab?
How did the British finally annex Punjab?
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What was the Company's prime objective after the defeat at Plassey?
What was the Company's prime objective after the defeat at Plassey?
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Why did the Company want to avoid direct conquest?
Why did the Company want to avoid direct conquest?
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Why were the puppet nawabs not always helpful to the Company?
Why were the puppet nawabs not always helpful to the Company?
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Who replaced Mir Jafar as the nawab?
Who replaced Mir Jafar as the nawab?
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What was the outcome of the battle fought at Buxar?
What was the outcome of the battle fought at Buxar?
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