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Modern History Set 43

The pre-British public archive known as the ‘Peshwa Daftar’, which is a valuable source for studying Maratha history, is housed in which office? – Alienation Office, Pune
Which Tamil writer authored the novel Mohana Rajani in 1931, making the novel an effective vehicle of social experience? – Girija Devi
The Tamil novel Dasikalin Mosavalai (1936), which addressed the life of marginalized sections, was written by whom? – Ramatirthammal
The acclaimed Malayalam novel Chemmeen (Shrimps, 1956) was written by which prominent author? – Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai
The historical painting Relief of Lucknow, which commemorated British heroes during the 1857 revolt, was painted in 1859 by whom? – Thomas Jones Barker
Which nationalist historians are specifically noted in the text for their focus on the modern period of Indian history after 1947? – R.C. Majumdar and Tara Chand
Which Marxist historian made a critique of R.P. Dutt’s paradigm, describing it as a “simplistic version of the Marxian class approach”? – Sumit Sarkar
The Subaltern approach to Indian historiography began in the early 1980s under the editorship of which historian? – Ranajit Guha
The feminist historical work The High Caste Hindu Woman, published in 1887, was authored by whom? – Pandita Ramabai
Which international feminist work highlighting the women’s question in India was authored by Katherine Mayo in 1927? – Mother India
Which Portuguese explorer was specifically instructed by the King of Portugal to destroy Muslim trade by seizing Aden, Ormuz, and Malacca? – Francisco De Almeida
In 1510, the principal port of Goa was acquired by Alfonso de Albuquerque from the Sultan of which region? – Bijapur
Which Portuguese governor shifted the headquarters of the Portuguese government in India from Cochin to Goa in 1530? – Nino da Cunha
During negotiations in 1537, which ruler of Gujarat was invited to a Portuguese ship and subsequently killed? – Bahadur Shah
The English East India Company established its first factory in east India in 1633 at Balasore and which other location in the Mahanadi delta? – Hariharpur
In 1715, an English mission that secured the ‘Magna Carta’ of trade privileges was sent to the court of which Mughal Emperor? – Farrukhsiyar
In 1673, the French obtained permission to establish a township at Chandernagore from which Mughal subahdar of Bengal? – Shaista Khan
The First Carnatic War is remembered for a battle fought between the French and the forces of the Nawab of Carnatic on the banks of the River Adyar. What was this battle? – Battle of St. Thome
During the Second Carnatic War, which English agent successfully proposed a diversionary raid on Arcot to relieve the pressure on Trichinopoly? – Robert Clive
The decisive Battle of Wandiwash in 1760 saw the English totally route the French army under the command of whom? – Count Thomas Arthur de Lally
Following the death of Farrukhsiyar, which Mughal emperor ruled for the shortest period, from February 28 to June 6, 1719? – Rafi-ud-Darajat
Nizam-ul-Mulk (Kilich Khan) assumed control of the Deccan after defeating and killing Mubariz Khan in 1724 at which battle? – Battle of Shakr-Kheda
Which ambitious noble founded the independent principality of Awadh and was popularly known as Burhan-ul-Mulk? – Saadat Khan
The Battle of Buxar, which made the English a great power in northern India, was fought on which exact date? – October 22, 1764
During the First Anglo-Maratha War, which brilliant Maratha general lured the English army into the ghats near Talegaon? – Mahadji Scindia
The Treaty of Deogaon (December 17, 1803), signed during the Second Anglo-Maratha War, marked the defeat of which Maratha chief? – Bhonsle
The Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon (December 30, 1803) acknowledged the defeat of which Maratha power by the English? – Scindia
The Treaty of Rajpurghat in 1806 brought an end to hostilities and reduced which Maratha confederation to British vassalage? – The Holkars
The Treaty of Mandasor was signed in January 1818, ending conflicts with which Maratha power during the Third Anglo-Maratha War? – Holkar
Which British Commander-in-Chief led the Company’s forces at the Battle of Ramnagar and the Battle of Chillhanwala during the Second Anglo-Sikh War? – Sir Hugh Gough

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Peshwa Daftar: Housed in the Alienation Office, Pune.
Mohana Rajani: Authored by Girija Devi (1931).
Dasikalin Mosavalai: Written by Ramatirthammal (1936).
Chemmeen: Acclaimed Malayalam novel by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai (1956).
Relief of Lucknow: Painted by Thomas Jones Barker (1859).
Nationalist Historians: R.C. Majumdar and Tara Chand focused on modern history post-1947.
Marxist Critique: Sumit Sarkar critiqued R.P. Dutt’s paradigm.
Subaltern Approach: Began in the 1980s under Ranajit Guha.
The High Caste Hindu Woman: Authored by Pandita Ramabai (1887).
Mother India: Authored by Katherine Mayo (1927).
Francisco De Almeida: Instructed to seize Aden, Ormuz, and Malacca.
Goa (1510): Acquired by Alfonso de Albuquerque from Bijapur.
Nino da Cunha: Shifted Portuguese HQ to Goa in 1530.
Bahadur Shah: Killed during negotiations on a Portuguese ship in 1537.
English First Factory (East): Established at Hariharpur and Balasore in 1633.
Farrukhsiyar’s Farman: The Magna Carta of trade privileges secured in 1715.
Chandernagore: French obtained permission from Shaista Khan in 1673.
Battle of St. Thome: First Carnatic War battle on the River Adyar.
Robert Clive: Proposed a diversionary raid on Arcot.
Battle of Wandiwash (1760): English defeated the French under Count de Lally.
Rafi-ud-Darajat: Mughal emperor with the shortest reign (1719).
Battle of Shakr-Kheda (1724): Nizam-ul-Mulk assumed control of the Deccan.
Saadat Khan: Founded Awadh; known as Burhan-ul-Mulk.
Battle of Buxar: Fought on October 22, 1764.
Mahadji Scindia: Lured the English into the ghats at Talegaon.
Treaty of Deogaon (1803): Marked the defeat of the Bhonsle chief.
Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon (1803): Marked the defeat of Scindia.
Treaty of Rajpurghat (1806): Reduced the Holkars to British vassalage.
Treaty of Mandasor (1818): Ended conflicts with Holkar.
Sir Hugh Gough: Led British forces at Ramnagar and Chillhanwala.

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