British Expansion in India
History ⇒ Modern Indian History
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Describe the impact of British land revenue policies on Indian peasants.
Describe the main reasons for the British success in India.
Describe the role of the British East India Company in the expansion of British rule in India.
Explain how the British used economic policies to strengthen their control over India.
Explain the Dual Government system introduced in Bengal.
Explain the main features of the Doctrine of Lapse.
Explain the significance of the Battle of Buxar in the British expansion in India.
Name the treaty that ended the First Anglo-Maratha War.
Name two Indian states annexed by the British using the Doctrine of Lapse.
What was the main objective of the Subsidiary Alliance system?
What was the main purpose of the Regulating Act of 1773?
What was the main reason for the British victory in the Battle of Plassey?
Who was the ruler of Mysore who fought against the British in the Anglo-Mysore Wars?
After the Battle of Buxar, the British East India Company gained the right to collect revenue from Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. Explain how this development contributed to the expansion of British power in India.
Critically examine how the British policy of 'Divide and Rule' affected the unity among Indian states during their expansion.
Explain how the British use of superior military technology contributed to their expansion in India.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'In the early 19th century, the British often justified their annexation of Indian states by claiming to bring 'good governance' and 'modern administration.' However, many Indian rulers and people saw these actions as a threat to their sovereignty and traditions.' Based on this context, discuss one way in which British expansion led to resistance among Indians.
