History Grade 8

Who was the first explorer from Portugal?

• Sirajudaullah

• Vasco Da Gama

Who was the last powerful Mughal ruler

• Aurangazeb

• Tipu Sultan

Where was the first factory of British East India Company established?

• Kerala

• Calcutta

Who was the Nawab of Bengal at the time of Battle of Plassey?

• Mir Quli

• Sirajuddaulah

Who became the nawab after Mir Jafar?

• Mir Qasim

• Mir Quli

In which year did the company appoint the Diwan of Bengal by the Mugal Emperor?

• 1765

• 1780

Who led the Company's army against Sirajudaullah at Plassey?

• Hastings

• Robert Clive

What was the Farman issued by Aurangazeb to the company?

• To trade duty free

• To give taxes

In which year did the East India Company get the Royal Charter from the ruler of England?

• 1865

• 1600