The Advent of the Europeans
- Who among the following Governors General formed the triple alliance against Tipu Sultan?
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Lord Cornwallis formed the triple alliance against Tipu Sultan, The English, the Nizam and the Marathas entered into a "Triple Alliance" against Mysore. The war against Mysore was carried on in three campaigns. The first under Medows proved indecisive. The other two campaigns were led by Cornwallis himself.
Correct Option: B
Lord Cornwallis formed the triple alliance against Tipu Sultan, The English, the Nizam and the Marathas entered into a "Triple Alliance" against Mysore. The war against Mysore was carried on in three campaigns. The first under Medows proved indecisive. The other two campaigns were led by Cornwallis himself.
- Who among the following joined Mir Qasim and Shuja-ud-Daula in declaring war upon the English East India Company and was later defeated by the British at the Battle of Buxar?
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Shah Alam II joined Mir Qasim and Shuja-ud-Daula in declaring war upon the English East India Company and was later defeated by the British at the battle of Buxar.
Correct Option: D
Shah Alam II joined Mir Qasim and Shuja-ud-Daula in declaring war upon the English East India Company and was later defeated by the British at the battle of Buxar.
- Which one of the following Indians was appointed as Deputy Diwan of Bihar?
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Raja Shitab Rai was appointed as Deputy Diwan of Bihar. For the exercise of Diwani functions, the company appointed two deputy Diwans, Mohammad Raza Khan for Bengal and Raja Sitab Roy for Bihar.
Correct Option: D
Raja Shitab Rai was appointed as Deputy Diwan of Bihar. For the exercise of Diwani functions, the company appointed two deputy Diwans, Mohammad Raza Khan for Bengal and Raja Sitab Roy for Bihar.
- The treaty of Amritsar was concluded between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and who of the following?
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Lord Minto
Correct Option: D
Lord Minto
- The ruler of which one of the following states was removed from power by the British on the pretext of misgovernance?
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Awadh
Correct Option: A
Awadh