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What was the main reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire?
What was the main reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire?
- British invasion
- Maratha rebellion
- French invasion
- Internal conflicts (correct)
Who played rulers off against each other to gain territory in India?
Who played rulers off against each other to gain territory in India?
- Clive
- Dupleix (correct)
- Siraj-ud-Daula
- Shah Alam
What was the outcome of the Battle of Plassey?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Plassey?
- French became the unchallenged rulers of the Deccan
- British gained the right to collect taxes from Bengal (correct)
- Marathas regained their strength
- British were defeated by Siraj-ud-Daula
The British established their trading posts or factories in Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta and had to compete with other European powers such as the Dutch and the French for sole possession of India's ______.
The British established their trading posts or factories in Madras, Bombay, and Calcutta and had to compete with other European powers such as the Dutch and the French for sole possession of India's ______.
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Following the example of Dupleix, the British governor, Robert Clive was able to overthrow the French from the Carnatic. Clive then employed the same plan of action to gain the rich province of ______.
Following the example of Dupleix, the British governor, Robert Clive was able to overthrow the French from the Carnatic. Clive then employed the same plan of action to gain the rich province of ______.
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By defeating the French at the battle of Wandiwash, the British became the unchallenged rulers of the Deccan and had ample time to ______ control of the subcontinent.
By defeating the French at the battle of Wandiwash, the British became the unchallenged rulers of the Deccan and had ample time to ______ control of the subcontinent.
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