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Modern History Set 40 Questions & Answers

In 1758, an English factory was built at Thatta in Sindh owing to a parwana given by which Kallora prince? – Ghulam Shah
The Baluch tribe known as the Talpuras established complete hold over Sindh and exiled the Kallora prince in which year? – 1783
When Mir Fath Ali Khan died in 1800, his kingdom in Sindh was divided among the ‘Char Yar’. Who were the ‘Char Yar’ in relation to him? – His brothers
In 1832, William Bentinck sent which official to Sindh to sign a treaty that allowed free passage to English traders but prohibited warships? – Colonel Pottinger
Which British Governor General merged Sindh into the British Empire in 1843 and appointed Charles Napier as its first governor? – Lord Ellenborough
The Sikh misls were military brotherhoods with a democratic set-up. The central administration of a misl was based on which political, social, and economic system? – Gurumatta Sangh
Maharaja Ranjit Singh acquired the religious capital of Punjab, Amritsar, in which year? – 1802
Alarmed by the prospects of a joint Franco-Russian invasion of India, Lord Minto sent which envoy to Lahore in 1807 to negotiate with Ranjit Singh? – Charles Metcalfe
The Treaty of Amritsar (April 25, 1809) between Ranjit Singh and the Company accepted which river as the boundary line for their dominions? – Sutlej
During the First Anglo-Sikh War, the Sikhs suffered their final of five successive defeats on February 10, 1846, at which battle? – Sobraon
Under a separate treaty signed on March 16, 1846, following the Treaty of Lahore, Kashmir was sold to Gulab Singh for what amount? – 75 lakh rupees
The Battle of Gujarat (February 21, 1849), which led to the final surrender of the Sikh army, was fought on the banks of which river? – Chenab
Which British Governor General followed a “policy of ring-fence” aimed at creating buffer zones to defend the Company’s frontiers? – Warren Hastings
The Subsidiary Alliance system was heavily utilized by Lord Wellesley. Which Indian state was the first to accept this alliance in September 1798? – Hyderabad
Under Lord Dalhousie’s Doctrine of Lapse, which state was annexed in 1854? – Jhansi
Frequent raids into Assam and the bad treatment meted out to which British envoy in 1863–64 led to the Anglo-Bhutanese conflict? – Elgin’s envoy
The Anglo-Nepalese War ended in favor of the British with the signing of which treaty in 1816? – Treaty of Sagauli
According to the Treaty of Yandabo (1826) ending the First Anglo-Burmese War, the Government of Burma agreed to recognize which state as independent? – Manipur
Which Burmese King imposed a humiliating fine on a British timber company, providing Lord Dufferin the pretext to order the invasion of upper Burma in 1885? – Thibaw
In 1904, Colonel Younghusband led a British expedition into Tibet, which resulted in the signing of which treaty? – Treaty of Lhasa
Under the Tripartite Treaty of 1838, the British and the Sikhs agreed to help enthrone which exiled ruler in Kabul? – Shah Shuja
Which British Viceroy (1876–80) initiated the foreign policy of ‘proud reserve’ towards Afghanistan? – Lord Lytton
In 1893, a boundary line was drawn between Afghan and British territories to maintain peace. What was this line called? – Durand Line
Which Viceroy created the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) directly under the Government of India, separating it from the lieutenant-governor of Punjab? – Lord Curzon
In Eastern India, the Sanyasi Revolt (1763–1800) saw equal participation of Hindus and Muslims and is sometimes referred to by what other name? – Fakir Rebellion
The Moamarias, who posed a potent challenge to the Ahom kings of Assam starting in 1769, were followers of whose teachings? – Aniruddhadeva
In 1781, Major Alexander Hannay’s excessive revenue demands as an izaradar caused a major civil uprising in which region? – Gorakhpur and Bahraich
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja, who heavily resisted the British in Malabar, was the de facto head of which region? – Kottayam (Cotiote)
The “Massacre of Benares” in January 1799 involved the assassination of British resident George Frederick Cherry by the guards of which deposed Nawab? – Wazir Ali Khan
Veerapandiya Kattabomman, a prominent rebel who fought the British forces between 1795 and 1799, was the poligar of which estate? – Panjalankurichi

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Sindh Factories: Ghulam Shah granted a parwana for an English factory at Thatta (1758).
Talpuras in Sindh: The Baloch Talpura tribe exiled the Kallora prince in 1783.
Char Yar: Mir Fath Ali Khan’s kingdom was divided among his brothers in 1800.
Sindh Treaty (1832): Colonel Pottinger signed a treaty allowing free trade but no warships.
Sindh Annexation: Lord Ellenborough annexed Sindh in 1843 (Charles Napier as governor).
Sikh Administration: The central setup of Sikh misls was based on the Gurumatta Sangh.
Amritsar Acquisition: Ranjit Singh captured Amritsar in 1802.
Metcalfe Mission: Charles Metcalfe was sent to Lahore in 1807 to negotiate with Ranjit Singh.
Treaty of Amritsar (1809): Fixed the Sutlej River as the boundary of Ranjit Singh’s empire.
Battle of Sobraon: Final defeat for the Sikhs in the First Anglo-Sikh War (1846).
Kashmir Sale: Sold to Gulab Singh for 75 lakh rupees in 1846.
Battle of Gujarat: The final battle of the Sikh army, fought on the Chenab in 1849.
Ring-Fence Policy: Followed by Warren Hastings to create defensive buffer zones.
Subsidiary Alliance: Hyderabad was the first to accept Wellesley’s system in 1798.
Doctrine of Lapse: Dalhousie annexed Jhansi in 1854 using this doctrine.
Anglo-Bhutanese War: Triggered by the mistreatment of Elgin’s envoy (Ashley Eden).
Anglo-Nepalese War: Ended with the Treaty of Sagauli in 1816.
Treaty of Yandabo: Burma recognized Manipur’s independence in 1826.
Third Anglo-Burmese War: Triggered by King Thibaw’s fine on a British timber company.
Tibet Expedition: Colonel Younghusband’s 1904 mission led to the Treaty of Lhasa.
Tripartite Treaty: Aimed to enthrone Shah Shuja in Kabul (1838).
Proud Reserve: Foreign policy towards Afghanistan initiated by Lord Lytton.
Durand Line: Border drawn between Afghan and British territories in 1893.
NWFP Creation: Lord Curzon separated the North-West Frontier Province from Punjab.
Sanyasi Revolt: Also referred to as the Fakir Rebellion (1763–1800).
Moamaria Revolt: Followers of Aniruddhadeva challenged the Ahom kings.
Gorakhpur Uprising: Caused by Major Alexander Hannay’s excessive revenue demands (1781).
Pazhassi Raja: Resisted the British as the de facto head of Kottayam (Cotiote).
Massacre of Benares: Wazir Ali Khan’s guards assassinated George Cherry in 1799.
Poligar Rebellion: Veerapandiya Kattabomman of Panjalankurichi fought the British.

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