The Advent of the Europeans
- Whom did Sir Charles Napier replace as the British resident of Sindh?
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Major James Outram
Correct Option: B
Major James Outram
- The first Englishman to acquire the knowledge of Sanskrit was
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The first Englishman to acquire the knowledge of Sanskrit was Charles Wilkins. He was encouraged by Warren Hastings to study with the Pundits at Banaras.
Correct Option: C
The first Englishman to acquire the knowledge of Sanskrit was Charles Wilkins. He was encouraged by Warren Hastings to study with the Pundits at Banaras.
- Which one of the following had received the title of 'Jagat Seth' from Muhammad Shah?
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Fatehchand had received the title of 'Jagat Seth' from Muhammad Shah. Fatehchand was adopted son of Manik Chand. He obtained the title of "Seth" from the Emperor Farrakhsiyar. Muhammad Shah bestowed him with the title of "Jagat Seth".
Correct Option: C
Fatehchand had received the title of 'Jagat Seth' from Muhammad Shah. Fatehchand was adopted son of Manik Chand. He obtained the title of "Seth" from the Emperor Farrakhsiyar. Muhammad Shah bestowed him with the title of "Jagat Seth".
- Who was the Marathee Sardar when Alivardi Khan ceded the revenues of a part of Orissa?
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Raghuji Bhonsle
Correct Option: A
Raghuji Bhonsle
- 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.
