Modern History of India : 100 QA
Modern History of India – 100 Questions & Answers Early European Presence Q: Who were the first Europeans to come to India by sea? A: The Portuguese. Q: Who discovered the sea route to India in 1498? A: Vasco da Gama. Q: Which European power came to India after the Portuguese? A: The Dutch. Q: Which European company became the most powerful in India? A: The British East India Company. Q: In which year was the British East India Company founded? A: 1600. Expansion of British Rule Q: What was the Battle of Plassey? A: A battle fought in 1757 between the British and Siraj-ud-Daulah. Q: Who led the British in the Battle of Plassey? A: Robert Clive. Q: Why was the Battle of Plassey important? A: It marked the beginning of British rule in India. Q: What was the Battle of Buxar? A: A battle fought in 1764 between the British and Indian rulers. Q: What did the British gain after the Battle of Buxar? A: Diwani rights of Bengal...