INSIGHT UPSC QUIZ

GS History Modern India
Q.

Arrange the following kingdoms in the order of their conquest by the British East India Company.

1. Bengal

2. Maratha

3. Mysore

4. Punjab

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation:
  • The British East India Company acquired its foothold firmly in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa by its victories in the battles of Plassey (1757) and Buxar (1765). In 1799 the British marched on Seringapatam, Tipu's capital, and defeated his troops. The British annexed much of Mysore outright; they controlled the remainder through a new sultan they installed. After a series of battles (1775-1782, 1803-1805, 1817- 1818) with the Marathas, the British also succeeded in bringing Maratha lands under their control. After two wars with the Sikhs, the Sikh state of Punjab was added in 1849.

Thus, Option D is Correct.

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