The Advent of the Europeans

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The Advent of the Europeans
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  1. Subsidiary alliance was implemented during the reign of








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    Subsidiary alliance was implemented during the reign of Lord Wellesley. Wellesley's Subsidiary System is regarded as one of the masterstrokes of British imperialism. It increased the military strength of the Company in India at the expense of the protected states. the territories of the Company were free from the ravages of war thereby establishing the stability of the British power in India.

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    Subsidiary alliance was implemented during the reign of Lord Wellesley. Wellesley's Subsidiary System is regarded as one of the masterstrokes of British imperialism. It increased the military strength of the Company in India at the expense of the protected states. the territories of the Company were free from the ravages of war thereby establishing the stability of the British power in India.

  1. Who among the following was the British residence in Awadh at the time of its annexation into British dominion?








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    James Outram was the British residence in Awadh at the time of its annexation into British Dominion. In 1854, he was appointed resident at Lucknow, in which capacity two years later he carried out the annexation of Oudh and became the first chief Commissioner of that province.

    Correct Option: A

    James Outram was the British residence in Awadh at the time of its annexation into British Dominion. In 1854, he was appointed resident at Lucknow, in which capacity two years later he carried out the annexation of Oudh and became the first chief Commissioner of that province.

  1. Which one among the following states was first annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse?








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    Satara was first annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse. The Doctrine of Lapse was applied by Dalhousie to Satara and it was annexed in 1848. Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed in 1854. As a result of these annexations, a large part of the central provinces came under the British rule. The new province was governed by a Chief Commissioner from 1861.

    Correct Option: D

    Satara was first annexed by Lord Dalhousie under the Doctrine of Lapse. The Doctrine of Lapse was applied by Dalhousie to Satara and it was annexed in 1848. Jhansi and Nagpur were annexed in 1854. As a result of these annexations, a large part of the central provinces came under the British rule. The new province was governed by a Chief Commissioner from 1861.

  1. Who was the Marathee Sardar when Alivardi Khan ceded the revenues of a part of Orissa?








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    Raghuji Bhonsle

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    Raghuji Bhonsle

  1. Who of the following laid the first rail line in India?








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    Lord Dalhousie laid the first rail line in India. Railways were first introduced to India in 1853 from Bombay to Thane.

    Correct Option: D

    Lord Dalhousie laid the first rail line in India. Railways were first introduced to India in 1853 from Bombay to Thane.