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Give a brief note on the wars between the Marathas and the British East India Company?

Three wars were fought between the British and the Marathas. First Anglo-Maratha War: – The first war ended with the Treaty of Salbai. There was no decisive victory after this war. Second Anglo-Maratha War: – The sec...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
When and between whom did the 3rd Battle of Panipat take place?

when the Marathas and the Afghans led by Ahmad Shah Abdali

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
What did Tipu Sultan do that resulted in wars against the Company?

In 1785 Tipu Sultan stopped the export of sandalwood, pepper and cardamom through the ports of his kingdom and barred local merchants from trading with East India Company. Tipu Sultan then started trading with the Fre...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
What were the powers enjoyed by the Residents appointed by the Company?

Residents appointed by the Company were very powerful. The Indian Nawabs were expected to agree to every rule laid down by the Resident. The Nawabs should be submissive to the British Government and this was ensured b...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
What were the rules followed by the British East India Company while occupying the Indian States?

The Company did not launch an attack on a territory or state it did not know. It appointed its Residents in the Indian states. These Residents were their agents and they had to serve in the best interest of the Compan...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
Give a brief note on the Battle of Plassey.

The battle of Plassey took place on 23 June 1757 at Palashi, West Bengal, India, on the banks of the Bhagirathi River. The opponents were Siraj Ud Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company. The...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
How and when did the British East India Company set foot in India?

In 1600, the East India Company acquired a licence to trade, from Queen Elizabeth I, of England. The company got the sole right to trade with Eastern countries. No other company in England was given the right to trade...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
Which were the other trading Companies that came to the Indian shores?

The Portuguese traders landed in the western coast of India, and established themselves in Goa. Later during the 17th century the Dutch also started trading in India. Soon after the Dutch the French entered the Indian...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
How and when did the British East India Company set foot in India?

In 1600, the East India Company acquired a licence to trade, from Queen Elizabeth I, of England. The company got the sole right to trade with Eastern countries. No other company in England was given the right to trade...

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History
What were the reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire?

The reasons for the decline of the Mughal Empire were:- Local Subadars and zamindars began asserting their authority and establishing regional kingdoms. Powerful regional kingdoms emerged in various parts of India....

Class 8 Subject: Social Studies Topic: History

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