Criticisms of the Conquest of Sindh
Historians generally condemn the acquisition of Sindh by the British in strong words. The causes for annexation were deliberately manufactured. Like many episodes in the...
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The Anglo-French Struggle for Supremacy: the Carnatic Wars
Background of Rivalry Though the British and the French came to India for trading purposes, they were ultimately drawn into the politics of India. Both...
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Jagirdari Crisis
The nobility comprised people who were either assigned large jagirs and mansabs or appointed subahdars of Mughal subas and given the responsibility of maintaining these....
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Why the English Succeeded against Other European Powers
Of all the European nations who came as traders to India after new sea routes were discovered, England emerged as the most powerful and successful...
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Causes of Decline of Mughal Empire
Why the Mughal Empire declined has been a subject of debate among historians. Scholarly opinion can be divided along two broad lines—those who view the...
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When did the British Period Begin in India?
In mid-18th-century India, various historical forces were at work, consequent to which the country moved towards a new direction. Some historians regard the year 1740,...
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Was the British Conquest Accidental or Intentional?
Historians have debated over the fundamental query, whether the British conquest of India was accidental or intentional. John Seeley leads the group which says that...
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Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780-84)
Haidar Ali accused the English of breach of faith and non- observance of the Treaty of Madras when in 1771 he was attacked by the...
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First Anglo-Mysore War (1767-69)
After their easy success in Bengal, the English were confident of their military strength. They concluded a treaty with the Nizam of Hyderabad (1766) persuading...
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The Battle of Plassey
The Battle of Plassey, in 1757, is usually regarded by historians as the decisive event that brought about ultimate British rule over India. However, one...
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The Battle of Buxar
The Company had thought that Mir Kasim would prove to be an ideal puppet for them. However, Mir Kasim belied the expectations of the Company....
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THE BATTLE OF TARAIN
The Battles of Taraori, often known as the Battle of Tarain, which took place in 1191 resulted in the Islamic rule in North India. Muizz...
