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What happened to the authority and honor of nawabs and rajas since the mid-eighteenth century?
What happened to the authority and honor of nawabs and rajas since the mid-eighteenth century?
- Increased significantly
- Was voluntarily relinquished
- Gradually eroded (correct)
- Remained unchanged
What groups of people were affected by the policies of the East India Company?
What groups of people were affected by the policies of the East India Company?
- Zamindars, missionaries, soldiers, craftsmen, serfs, nobles
- Brahmins, warriors, traders, artisans, laborers, peasants
- Kings, queens, peasants, landlords, tribals, soldiers (correct)
- Merchants, artisans, priests, nomads, laborers, sepoys
What did many ruling families attempt to do in response to the erosion of their power and authority?
What did many ruling families attempt to do in response to the erosion of their power and authority?
- Relinquish their titles and properties voluntarily
- Negotiate with the Company to protect their interests (correct)
- Form alliances with rebellious groups
- Seek military assistance from neighboring kingdoms
What measures were taken by the East India Company that led to the reduction of freedom of rulers?
What measures were taken by the East India Company that led to the reduction of freedom of rulers?
What was Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seeking from the Company?
What was Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seeking from the Company?
What was the impact of the presence of residents in many courts?
What was the impact of the presence of residents in many courts?
How did many ruling families respond to the erosion of their power and honor?
How did many ruling families respond to the erosion of their power and honor?
What was the impact of the gradual loss of authority and honor on nawabs and rajas?
What was the impact of the gradual loss of authority and honor on nawabs and rajas?
What did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seek from the East India Company?
What did Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi seek from the East India Company?
What was the effect of the Company's policies on different groups of people?
What was the effect of the Company's policies on different groups of people?
