EIC Flashcards
What happened in Buxar in 1764?
–> In 1764 Mir Jafar’s son joined forces with the Nawab of Oudh to drive EIC out of India
–>Britain was led by hector Monroe
–>Mir Qasim an ally of the Indians fled to Oudh after the defeat
–> Defeated in the battle of buxar = EIC gained more territory
–> domination extended to Allahbod controlling trade in Eastern India
Who was Warren hastings?
Warren Hastings was the East India Company’s (EIC) representative at the Bengal Nawab courts. He also represented the company’s Council, the controlling body for its affairs in Bengal.
Who was Lord wellesley?
–> He served as the administrator of Fort Williams in India between 1798 and 1805.
–> Fourth Anglo-Mysore War (won)
Who was Tipu sultan?
–> son of Hyder Ali (de facto ruler of Mysore)
–> ruled Mysore
–> opposed British
–> died in the fourth war in 1799
–> was betrayed by his general in battle
What were the Mysore wars?
–> four military confrontations between Rulers of Mysore and British
–> was fought mainly by Hyder Ali and tipu sultan vs British
–> British won last two and Mysore won first two
give the dates of the following:
1st Mysore war
2nd Mysore war
3rd Mysore war
4th Mysore war
1st Mysore war (1767 to 1769)
2nd Mysore war (1780 to 1784)
3rd Mysore war (1790-1792)
4th Mysore war (1799)
what was the result of british intervening in the affairs of EIC?
EIC lost all administrative power but continued trade, this overall weakened EIC but there was still a strong presence of Britain in India
who and when was the treaty signed ending the first Maratha war between British and Marathas
1782, Warren Hastings signed a treaty ending first Maratha war between british and marathas
describe the events of Plassey.
In 1757 Clive arrived and defeated the Nawabs troops that had taken over Calcutta
The reason for this failure was the betrayal of the Nawabs general [Mir jafar]
Mir Jafar was rewarded by becoming the governor of Calcutta
Mir Jafar was forced to give the company gifts eg. land and money
