Arrivals of the british

Which company was the first to establish trade in the Indian subcontinent?

• A) Dutch East India Company

• B) British East India Company

• C) French East India Company

• D) Portuguese East India Company

What significant battle in 1757 marked the beginning of British control over India?

What was the primary motivation for the British to establish trade in the Indian subcontinent?

• Cultural exchange

• Political alliance

• Religious expansion

• Economic gain

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Mughal Empire, which facilitated the British expansion?

• Economic prosperity

• External invasions

• Succession disputes and weak leadership

• All of them

What was the primary cause of the Battle of Plassey in 1757?

• Dispute over trade rights

• Political intrigue and alliances

• Religious conflicts

• All of them

Which British general played a crucial role in the victory at the Battle of Plassey?

What was a direct consequence of the British victory in the Battle of Plassey?

• • Establishment of the Britishers

• • Loss of sovereignty for the Nawab of Bengal

• • Strengthening of the Maratha Confederacy

• Both A and B

The betrayal of which figure contributed significantly to the British victory at Plassey?

Which battle established the British East India Company as the dominant power in India by defeating combined Indian forces?

The British East India Company's victory at Buxar not only consolidated power in Bengal but also had implications for the Mughal Empire. What was one of the direct effects on the Mughal authority?

• Restoration of Mughal dominance

• Recognition of the British as the legitimate rulers

• Complete disintegration of Mughal power

• Strengthening of the Mughal military