Under the Treaty of Seringapatam (1792), Tipu Sultan was required to pay half of the three crore rupees war indemnity immediately. For what specific purpose were his two sons taken as hostages by the English?

As security for the payment of the rest of the indemnity in installments

Warren Hastings' policy of 'Ring-Fence' was primarily aimed at defending the Company's frontiers against which two chief dangers?

The Afghan invaders and the Marathas

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After a year of inconclusive fighting following the death of Haidar Ali, the Second Anglo-Mysore War was brought to an end by the Treaty of Mangalore. In which month and year was this treaty signed? – March 1784
Under the Treaty of Seringapatam (1792), Tipu Sultan was required to pay half of the three crore rupees war indemnity immediately. For what specific purpose were his two sons taken as hostages by the English? – As security for the payment of the rest of the indemnity in installments
In 1798, Lord Wellesley succeeded which British official as the new Governor General, bringing a hardcore imperialist approach to India? – Sir John Shore
Tipu Sultan recognized the importance of a naval force and established three dockyards in 1796. Which of the following was NOT one of these dockyards? – Cannanore
In creating the Maratha confederacy, Peshwa Bajirao I appeased the kshatriya section of the Marathas, which was led by which senapati? – Dabodi
During the First Anglo-Maratha War, which British administrative body condemned the Treaty of Surat (1775) and sent Colonel Upton to Pune to annul it? – The Calcutta Council
In 1777, which Maratha leader violated the Treaty of Purandhar by granting the French a port on the west coast? – Nana Phadnavis
Which treaty, signed in mid-January 1779, forced the Bombay government to relinquish all territories acquired by the English since 1775? – Treaty of Wadgaon
During the counter-offensive of the First Anglo-Maratha War, a Bengal detachment led by Captain Popham captured which significant fort in August 1780? – Gwalior
Under the Treaty of Salbai (1782), the Peshwa agreed to grant a maintenance allowance to which ambitious Maratha figure? – Raghunathrao
The turmoil leading up to the Second Anglo-Maratha War worsened when Peshwa Bajirao II brutally murdered Vithuji in April 1801. Vithuji was the brother of which Maratha leader? – Jaswantrao Holkar
Following his victory over the Peshwa and Scindia in October 1802, Jaswantrao Holkar placed which individual on the Peshwa’s seat in Poona? – Vinayakrao
By signing the Treaty of Bassein (1802), Peshwa Bajirao II explicitly agreed to surrender which major city to the East India Company? – Surat
During the outbreak of the Third Anglo-Maratha War (1817–19), while the Peshwa attacked the British Residency at Poona, Appa Sahib attacked the residency in which city? – Nagpur
Prior to British ascendancy, the Talpura Amirs of Sindh extended their dominion by conquering Karachi from the chief of which place? – Luz
The Talpura Amirs of Sindh also expanded their territory by conquering Amarkot from the Raja of which region? – Jodhpur
The Treaty of ‘Eternal Friendship’ signed between the British and the Amirs of Sindh in 1809 was renewed in 1820 with an additional article explicitly excluding which foreign nationals? – The Americans
Following the disastrous first phase of the First Anglo-Afghan War, the English launched a new expedition and re-occupied Kabul in which month and year? – September 1842
According to the text, the disastrous First Afghan War (1839–42) cost India about 1.5 crore rupees and nearly how many men? – 20,000 men
Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s powerful army featured several able generals. Which of the following was NOT one of Ranjit Singh’s generals mentioned in the text? – Lal Singh
Following the death of Nau Nihal Singh, who succeeded him to the throne of Punjab, only to be murdered in late 1843? – Sher Singh
Under the Treaty of Lahore (1846), which British official was established as the Resident at Lahore? – Henry Lawrence
Warren Hastings’ policy of ‘Ring-Fence’ was primarily aimed at defending the Company’s frontiers against which two chief dangers? – The Afghan invaders and the Marathas
The Anglo-Nepalese War (1813–23) began when the Gorkhas captured Sheoraj and which other region? – Butwal
During the First Anglo-Burmese War, the British expeditionary forces occupied which major city in May 1824 before advancing towards Ava? – Rangoon
The Second Anglo-Burmese War (1852) resulted in the British occupying the only remaining coastal province of Burma. What was it called? – Pegu
In the Sanyasi Revolt (1763–1800), the active participation of which female leader highlights the role of women in early resistances against the British? – Debi Chaudhurani
The Pagal Panthis, a semi-religious group belonging to the Hajong and Garo tribes of Mymensingh district, was founded by whom? – Karam Shah
The violent 1781 uprising in Gorakhpur and Bahraich was directed against Major Alexander Hannay, whose role in the region was what? – Izaradar (revenue farmer)
Before the Raja of Vizianagaram died fighting at Padmanabham in 1794, the English captured him in which year and ordered him to go into exile? – 1793

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Treaty of Mangalore: Signed in March 1784 ending the Second Anglo-Mysore War.
Tipu’s Hostages: Sons taken as security for war indemnity installments.
Governor General: Lord Wellesley succeeded Sir John Shore in 1798.
Tipu’s Dockyards: Cannanore was NOT one of his 1796 naval dockyards.
Maratha Senapati: Dabodi led the appeased kshatriya section under Bajirao I.
Treaty of Surat: Annulled and condemned by The Calcutta Council.
Treaty of Purandhar Violated: By Nana Phadnavis in 1777 granting the French a port.
Treaty of Wadgaon: Forced Bombay govt to relinquish territories in Jan 1779.
Gwalior Fort: Captured by Capt. Popham in August 1780.
Treaty of Salbai: Granted maintenance allowance to Raghunathrao.
Vithuji’s Murder: Brutally executed by Bajirao II; brother of Jaswantrao Holkar.
Battle of Poona: Holkar placed Vinayakrao on the Peshwa’s seat.
Treaty of Bassein: Peshwa Bajirao II explicitly surrendered Surat to the EIC.
Third Anglo-Maratha War: Appa Sahib attacked the residency in Nagpur.
Sindh Expansion: Talpura Amirs conquered Karachi from the chief of Luz.
Amarkot Conquest: Talpura Amirs conquered Amarkot from the Raja of Jodhpur.
Treaty of Eternal Friendship (1820): Explicitly excluded The Americans.
First Afghan War: English re-occupied Kabul in September 1842.
Afghan War Casualties: Cost India nearly 20,000 men.
Sikh Generals: Lal Singh was a traitor, NOT one of Ranjit Singh’s able generals.
Punjab Succession: Sher Singh succeeded Nau Nihal Singh, murdered in 1843.
Treaty of Lahore: Installed Henry Lawrence as the Resident at Lahore.
Ring-Fence Policy: Hastings defended frontiers against Afghan invaders and Marathas.
Anglo-Nepalese War: Began when Gorkhas captured Sheoraj and Butwal.
First Anglo-Burmese War: British occupied Rangoon in May 1824.
Second Anglo-Burmese War: Annexed the coastal province of Pegu.
Sanyasi Revolt: Prominently featured female leader Debi Chaudhurani.
Pagal Panthis: Founded by Karam Shah among Hajong and Garo tribes.
Gorakhpur Uprising 1781: Directed against Izaradar (revenue farmer) Major Hannay.
Raja of Vizianagaram: Captured and ordered into exile by the English in 1793.

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