Arrival of British in the Subcontinent (Part 1)

Who issued the royal farman granting trading privileges in Bengal?

• Mughal Emperor Akbar

• Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan

• Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb

• Mughal Emperor Jahangir

What type of routes became crucial for Europeans to India due to difficulties and expenses?

• Sea routes

• Land routes

• Air routes

• Overland trade routes

Which two battles preceded the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765?

• Battle of Agincourt

• Battle of Buxar, Battle of Plassey

• Battle of Waterloo

• Battle of Hastings

What was the famous treasure taken by Nadir Shah from Delhi?

• Mughal Crown

• Golden Chariot

• Diamond Necklace

• Peacock Throne

What was the turning point for British control over India during the Battle of Plassey?

• The establishment of the East India Company headquarters in Calcutta.

• The immediate support from the Mughal Empire.

• The decisive naval victory of the British fleet.

• The betrayal of Siraj-ud-Daula by his allies.

Which empire was weakened by the invasion of Nadir Shah?

• Ottoman Empire

• Mughal Empire

• British Empire

• Safavid Empire

What year did the Battle of Plassey take place?

• 1748

• 1776

• 1765

• 1757

Who was the Nawab defeated at the Battle of Plassey?

• Mir Jafar

• Nawab of Bengal

• Siraj-ud-Daula

• Shah Alam II

What was the significance of the Treaty of Allahabad?

• It ended the Mughal Empire in India.

• It established British control over Bengal and marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India.

• It was a peace treaty between France and Britain.

• It granted independence to India.

Which European country initially competed with the British in India?

• France

• Netherlands

• Portugal

• Spain