9.Marathas and Mysore-II

Question 1

What was the purpose of the Second Anglo-Maratha War?

Answer 1

The purpose of the Second Anglo-Maratha War was for the British to impose the Subsidiary Alliance on the Marathas, which would essentially result in their surrender.

Question 2

Who formed an alliance and fought against the British in the war?

Answer 2

Scindia, Holkar, and Bhosle formed an alliance and fought against the British in the Second Anglo-Maratha War.

Question 3

What was the significance of the Treaty of Bassein?

Answer 3

The Treaty of Bassein, signed in 1802, marked the agreement between the British and the Marathas. The Peshwa, the Maratha leader, agreed to receive a local infantry stationed by the British in his territory.

Question 4

Which treaties were signed by the British with Scindias and Bhosles during the war?

Answer 4

The British signed the Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon with the Scindias and the Treaty of Deogaon with the Bhosles during the Second Anglo-Maratha War.

Question 5

How did the Second Anglo-Maratha War end?

Answer 5

The Second Anglo-Maratha War ended with the signing of the Treaty of Rajghat in 1805.

Question 6

Who introduced the Subsidiary Alliance and what were its conditions?

Answer 6

The Subsidiary Alliance was introduced by Lord Wellesley. Its conditions included stationing British troops in the native ruler’s army at the ruler’s expense, restrictions on foreign relations without British permission, and the presence of a Permanent British resident in the ruler’s court.

Question 7

Who was the first ruler to sign the Subsidiary Alliance?

Answer 7

The Nizam of Hyderabad was the first ruler to sign the Subsidiary Alliance.

Question 8

What was the main cause of the Third Anglo-Maratha War?

Answer 8

The main cause of the Third Anglo-Maratha War was the British belief that the Pindaris, native Maratha tribes, were being supported by the Maratha rulers.

Question 9

Who were the key Maratha rulers involved in the war against the British?

Answer 9

Peshwa Bajirao-II, Malharrao Holkar, and Madhaoji Bhosle were the key Maratha rulers who waged war against the British during the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

Question 10

When was the Treaty of Poona signed and with whom?

Answer 10

The Treaty of Poona was signed in June 1817 with the Peshwa, marking a significant agreement during the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

Question 11

Which Maratha ruler had to give away parts of Rajasthan to the British according to the Treaty of Gwalior?

Answer 11

The Treaty of Gwalior, signed in November 1817, required Scindia to give away parts of Rajasthan that they ruled to the British.

Question 12

When was the Treaty of Mandsaur signed and with whom?

Answer 12

The Treaty of Mandsaur was signed in 1818 with Holkar, solidifying an agreement between them and the British during the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

Question 13

What happened to the Maratha confederacy after the war?

Answer 13

After the war, the Maratha confederacy was abolished, and the Peshwa’s territory became part of the Bombay Presidency.

Question 14

What happened to Peshwa Bajirao II after the war?

Answer 14

Peshwa Bajirao II was sent to Bithur, near Kanpur, on a British pension after the Third Anglo-Maratha War.

Question 15

When did Mysore become an independent kingdom under the Wodeyar dynasty?

Answer 15

Mysore became an independent kingdom under the Wodeyar dynasty in 1612.

Question 16

Who ruled Mysore between 1734 and 1766?

Answer 16

Chikka Krishna Raja ruled Mysore between 1734 and 1766.

Question 17

Who rose to prominence and became the ruler of Mysore?

Answer 17

Hyder Ali, who was a soldier during Chikka Krishna Raja’s rule, rose to prominence and became the ruler of Mysore.

Question 18

When did Hyder Ali form a French Alliance to train his armies?

Answer 18

Hyder Ali formed a French Alliance in 1761 to train his armies.

Question 19

Who were Hyder Ali’s main opponents in the continuous tussle?

Answer 19

Hyder Ali was in continuous tussle with the Marathas and the Nizam of Hyderabad.

Question 20

When did Hyder Ali defeat the Marathas for the first time?

Answer 20

Hyder Ali defeated the Marathas for the first time in 1763.

Question 21

How many times was Hyder Ali defeated by the Marathas?

Answer 21

Hyder Ali was defeated thrice by the Marathas in 1764, 1766, and 1771.

Question 22

Why did the British dislike Hyder Ali’s control over Mysore?

Answer 22

The British disliked Hyder Ali’s control over Mysore because the Nizam had agreed to give the British some territory in exchange for protection from Hyder Ali.

Question 23

Which forces were involved in the First Anglo-Mysore War (1767-69)?

Answer 23

The East India Company, Nizam, and Marathas fought against Hyder Ali in the First Anglo-Mysore War.

Question 24

When did the First Anglo-Mysore War end and what was the most important condition of the Treaty of Madras?

Answer 24

The First Anglo-Mysore War ended in 1769 with the Treaty of Madras. The most important condition of the treaty was that the British would help Hyder Ali if someone else attacked him, and it also included the exchange of captives.

Question 25

When did the Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-84) take place?

Answer 25

The Second Anglo-Mysore War took place from 1780 to 1784.

Question 26

Who attacked Mysore in 1771, and why did the British not help Hyder Ali?

Answer 26

The Marathas attacked Mysore in 1771, and the British did not help Hyder Ali because they did not follow the Treaty of Madras.

Question 27

What did Hyder Ali do that was not liked by the British?

Answer 27

Hyder Ali sought to renew his relations with the French, which was not liked by the British.

Question 28

Which port, under the protection of Hyder Ali, was captured by the British during the Second Anglo-Mysore War?

Answer 28

The British captured Mahe, a French-controlled port under the protection of Hyder Ali.

Question 29

Who formed an anti-English alliance with the Marathas and the Nizam during the Second Anglo-Mysore War?

Answer 29

Hyder Ali formed an anti-English alliance with the Marathas and the Nizam during the Second Anglo-Mysore War.

Question 30

When was Hyder Ali defeated at the Battle of Porto Novo, and what happened after his death?

Answer 30

Hyder Ali was defeated at the Battle of Porto Novo in 1781. After his death on December 7, 1782, his son Tipu Sultan continued the fight for a year without achieving any success.

Question 31

When was the Treaty of Mangalore signed?

Answer 31

The Treaty of Mangalore was signed in 1784.

Question 32

What did Tipu Sultan establish in 1796?

Answer 32

Tipu Sultan established the Navy in 1796, and he was known as one of the visionaries of his time.

Question 33

What were Tipu Sultan’s grievances against the Travancore rulers?

Answer 33

Tipu Sultan had several grievances against the Travancore rulers.

Question 34

Whom did Tipu Sultan attack during the Third Anglo-Mysore War?

Answer 34

Tipu Sultan attacked Travancore during the Third Anglo-Mysore War.

Question 35

When did Tipu Sultan defeat the East India Company?

Answer 35

Tipu Sultan defeated the East India Company in 1790.

Question 36

Who led the East India Company’s attack on Seringapatam, the capital of Tipu’s kingdom?

Answer 36

Cornwallis led the East India Company’s attack on Seringapatam in 1791.

Question 37

Which allies attacked Tipu Sultan during the Third Anglo-Mysore War?

Answer 37

The East India Company, Marathas, and Nizam formed an alliance and attacked Tipu Sultan.

Question 38

When was the Treaty of Seringapatam signed, and what did it do?

Answer 38

The Treaty of Seringapatam was signed in 1792, ending the conflict. It resulted in the distribution of two-thirds of Mysore among the British, Marathas, and Nizam. It also sought 3 crore as war damage from Tipu Sultan.

Question 39

How was the payment for war damage divided, and what did the British hold as collateral?

Answer 39

Half of the war damage payment was to be paid immediately, and the rest was to be paid in installments. The British held Tipu Sultan’s sons until the full payment was made.

Question 40

Who became the governor-general in 1798 and initiated the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War?

Answer 40

Lord Wellesley became the governor-general in 1798 and initiated the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War.

Question 41

What was Lord Wellesley’s objective in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War?

Answer 41

Lord Wellesley sought to annihilate Tipu Sultan’s independent existence and compel him to submit through the Subsidiary Alliance system.

Question 42

How did Tipu Sultan fare in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War?

Answer 42

Tipu Sultan lost the battle and died in the war.

Question 43

After the war, who was installed as the king of Mysore, and what agreement did he sign?

Answer 43

Wodeyar was installed as the king of Mysore, and he signed the Subsidiary Alliance with the British.