Beginning of British Rule In India

The (a)   were the first Europeans to come to India

In which year did Vasco Da Gama of Portugal discovered the sea route from Europe to India.

• 1468

• 1757

• 1498

• 1857

The British came and formed the English East India Company in the year

• 1600

• 1500

• 1659

• 1700

The french were defeated by the British in the (a)   wars.

The leaders of the Revolt of 1857 were severely defeated by the (a)   army.

Battle of Buxar was fought in the year.

• 1764

• 1757

• 1760

• 1700

The Battle of Buxar broke out between (a)   and the English East India Company.

In which year the Mughal emperor Jahangir allowed the English East India Company to set up a factory at Surat.

• 1760

• 1715

• 1615

• 1623

After the Revolt of 1857, India came under the direct rule of British Crown and (a)   became the Empress of India.

Buxar is located in which present day Indian state.

• Bihar

• Madhya Pradesh

• Kerela

• Maharashtra