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British Power in Begal L1

The document outlines the rise of British power in Bengal, focusing on key events such as the Battle of Plassey and the Treaty of Allahabad. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple-choice questions, and true/false statements to assess understanding of the historical context and consequences of British colonial rule. The material is aimed at Grade 8 students and emphasizes the political and economic changes in Bengal during this period.

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British Power in Begal L1

The document outlines the rise of British power in Bengal, focusing on key events such as the Battle of Plassey and the Treaty of Allahabad. It includes fill-in-the-blank questions, multiple-choice questions, and true/false statements to assess understanding of the historical context and consequences of British colonial rule. The material is aimed at Grade 8 students and emphasizes the political and economic changes in Bengal during this period.

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Topic: Rise of British Power in Bengal Date:

Subtopic:
History | Grade 8
10 -15 min | I took
min

I. Fill in the blanks


1. After the Battle of Plassey, the English East India Company was given the
_____________ of 24 _____________.

2. In 1717, the Mughal emperor issued a _____________, granting the English East
India Company the right to carry on ____________ trade in Bengal.

3. The victory of the British in the Battle of _____________ firmly established them
as masters of _____________, _____________ and Orissa.

4. After the Battle of Buxar, the puppet nawabs of Bengal continued to sit on the
throne but they had no _____________ and _____________ powers.

5. Clive introduced the ______________ in Bengal in 1765.

II. Choose the correct answer.


1. The Treaty of Allahabad required the Nawab of Awadh to pay a war
indemnity of :
a. 300 lakh rupees
b. 40 lakh rupees
c. 50 lakh rupees
d. Not required to pay anything

2. The victory in the Battle of Buxar gave the British political influence and
control over :
a. Mysore
b. Punjab

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c. Awadh
d. Maharashtra

3. After Mir Jafar’s death in 1765, his son was made the Nawab of Bengal and had to
sign a treaty with:
a. Warren Hastings
b. Robert Clive
c. Lord Cornwallis.
d. Lord Minto

4. To put an end to the corrupt practices of the British, all duties on internal trade
were abolished by:
a. Mir Jaffar
b. Mir Qasim
c. Siraj-ud-Daulah
d. Shah Alam

5. Mir Qasim escaped to Awadh and formed an alliance with Shuja-ud-Daulah, the
Nawab of Awadh, and the Mughal Emperor,
a. Shah Alam II
b. Bahadur Shah
c. Ahmad Shah
d. Shah Jahan

III. Write true or false. Correct the false sentences in your notebook.
1. Warren Hastings continued with the Dual Government in Bengal.

2. The victory at the Battle of Plassey placed the vast resources of Bengal at the
disposal of the British.

3. The headquarters of the French East India Company in India was in Bengal.

4. Under the Dual Government in Bengal, the East India Company had military
power and the right to collect and use the revenue of Bengal.

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5. After the Battle of Buxar, the British lost political influence and control over
Awadh and the Mughal Emperor.

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