NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: The Expansion Of British Power – Quiz
10 Multiple Choice Questions related to NCERT 8th Class (CBSE) Social Science: The Expansion Of British Power – Quiz:
- India had a flouring trade with other countries since ancient time. Trading companies from Portugal, Holland, England, France and Denmark set up trading centres in different parts of India.
- The company began to conquer territories in India to strengthen its position. The Battle of Plassey (1757) and that of Buxar (1764) strengthened its position in India. Bengal came under British rule and was severely exploited.
- The British annexed sindh, Punjab and Awadh in 1843, 1849 and 1856 respectively.