From Trader To Rulers Flashcards
When did the Mughal Empire begin to decline?
After Aurangzeb died in 1707.
What did the English East India Company want in India?
Facilities to carry out trade profitably.
What policy did countries follow to protect their overseas trade interests?
Mercantilism
What were the Dutch more interested in than India?
The Spice Islands.
Who established trade settlements at Pondicherry and other places?
The French traders.
What was the first English factory in Bengal and when was it established?
Hugli, in 1651.
What did the Royal Charter granted to the East India Company by Queen Elizabeth I allow?
Monopoly to trade with India.
What system did Lord Wellesley introduce to bring Indian states under British control?
Subsidiary Alliances
What policy did Lord Dalhousie use to annex Indian states?
Doctrine of Lapse
Which Indian kingdom was annexed by the British due to Anglo-Russian rivalry?
Sindh
Who led the Sikhs in the Second Anglo-Sikh War?
Mulraj, governor of Multan.
Who introduced administrative reforms during his time as Governor-General?
Warren Hastings
What was the main role of a district collector in British India?
Collect revenue and maintain law and order.
What was the main function of the British army in India?
Protect trade, defend the empire, extend territory, and suppress rebellions.
