Subjective Questions of from trade to territory

Subjective Questions

1. After the death of which Mughal emperor, powerful regional kingdoms emerged in various parts of India?
2. What led to intense conflicts between local rulers and various trading companies?
3. Why did the English turn hostile towards Mir Qasim?
4. When was Tipu Sultan killed?
5. Who issued the Charter granting monopoly rights to trade with India?
6. What was the main cause of the defeat of Sirajuddautah in the battle of Plassey?
7. Who were "nabobs"? Why they were called so?
8. In which battle, the British defeated Tipu Sultan?
9. What were the mercantile companies?
10. Briefly describe the composition of the British army in India.
11. What was the policy of Paramountcy?
12. Describe the various changes in Judiciary brought by Warren Hastings.
13. What were the causes of trade rivalries?
14. On what pretext was Awadh annexed?
15. What were the results of the Fourth Mysore War?
16. Describe the conditions prior to battle of Plassey.
17. Describe the new administration set up by British.
18. What were the terms of Subsidiary alliance?
19. What do you understand by the 'Doctrine of Lapse'? Who introduced it?
20. Briefly write about the Battle of Plassey.