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Carnatic, Plassey And Buxar Flashcards

1
Q

What was the tenure of 1st carnatic war?

A

1746-48

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2
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Dupleix asked _________ for reinforcement during 1st carnatic war

A

La Bourdonnais

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3
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Who was the king of carnatic during 1st carnatic war?

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Nawab Anwaruddin

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4
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When was the Battle of St. Thomas or St. Thome fought?

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1746 (as a part of 1st Carnatic War)

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5
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Who led the Indian Army and the French Army respectively, in the battle of St. Thomas?

A

India::Mahfuz Khan
French:: Capt. Paradise

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6
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Which treaty formally ended 1st Carnatic War?

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Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle

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7
Q

When was the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle signed? What were its provision?

A

1748
Madras was restored to the English
French got Louisburg in North America

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8
Q

Nawab Anwaruddin of Carnatic was killed in the battle of __________ fought in the year _____

A

Ambur
1749

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9
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English defeated the Dutch in the decisive battle of _________ fought in the year _____

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Bedra; 1759

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10
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Battle of Plassey was fought on ___________

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23 June, 1757

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11
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The Black Hole tragedy resulted in the Clive getting an upper hand on the Nawab after successfully besieging Fort William. Which treaty was consequently signed with the Nawab of Bengal to make peace with English?

A

Treaty of Alinagar
February, 1757

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12
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When did the Black Hole Tragedy occur? Who was held responsible for it?

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June, 1756
Siraj-ud-daula, the Nawab of Bengal

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13
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Which British Resident wielded considerable influence in the court of Mir Jafar?

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Mr. Watts

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14
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Mir Jafar was forced to abdicate his throne to __________ by the Governor General of Bengal _______

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Mir Qasim
Vansittart

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15
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Mir Qasim shifted his capital from __________ to __________

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Murshidabad; Monghyr

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16
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Siyar-ul-Mutakherin, a comprehensive voluminous work on the history of later mohemedan rulers in India, often praised Mir Qasim for his administrative achievement. Who wrote this book?

A

Ghulam Hussain

17
Q

When was the Battle of Buxar fought?

A

22 October, 1764

18
Q

Who were involved in the Battle of Buxar?

A

Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah (Nawab of Awadh and Shah Alam II
Vs.
EIC under Major Hector Munro

19
Q

What was the consequence of Battle of Buxar?

A

It firmly established the British as masters of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa

20
Q

Which treaty was concluded by Clive with Shuja-ud-Daula, after the Battle of Buxar?

A

First Treaty of Allahabad (16 August, 1765)

21
Q

Which treaty was concluded by Clive with Shah Alam II, after the Battle of Buxar?

A

Second Treaty of Allahabad

22
Q

Battle of Ambur was fought in the year ______ as a part of ____

A

1749
1st Carnatic War

23
Q

Battle of Wandiwash was fought in the year _______ as a part of _____

A

1760
3rd Carnatic War

24
Q

Arrange the following events in correct chronological order:
1. Battle of Buxar
2. Battle of Wandiwash
3. Battle of Ambur
4. Battle of Plassey
5. Battle of Bedra
6. Battle of Arcot
7. Battle of St. Thome

A
  1. Battle of St. Thome: 1746
  2. Battle of Ambur: 1749
  3. Battle of Arcot: 1751
  4. Battle of Plassey: 1757
  5. Battle of Bedra: 1759
  6. Battle of Wandiwash: 1760
  7. Battle of Buxar: 1764
25
Q

A treaty was signed between the French and the English, in which they mutually decided not to interfere in the quarrels of Indian Princes. Which treaty is being mentioned here? When was it
signed?

A

Treaty of Pondicherry;1755

26
Q

Which city formally ended the third Carnatic War?

A

Peace of Paris, 1763

27
Q

First Carnatic War

A

1746-48
Dupleix

28
Q

Second Carnatic War

A

1749-54
Dupleix
Godeheu

29
Q

Third Carnatic War

A

1757-63
Count de Lally

30
Q

Which nawab re-named Calcutta as Alinagar?

A

Nawab Siraj-ud-daula

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