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Unit 1: British Expansion

• The third and the final phase of the struggle began with the coming of Lord Hastings as Governor- Notes
General in 1813. He resumed the threads of aggressive policy abandoned in 1805 and was
determine to proclaim British Paramountcy in India. The breathing time that the Marathas had
got after Wellesley’s recall in 1805 was not utilized by them for strengthening their power, but
wasted in mutual conflicts Hastings’ moves against the Pindaris transgressed the sovereignty
of the Maratha chiefs and the two parties were drawn into a war.
1.8 Key-Words

1. Countermove : A move made in opposition or retaliation to another
2. Accidental skirmish : A meeting, particularly a sudden or accidental meeting
3. Entrenched : Establish great strength or security
4. In cursions : An invasion or attack
5. Colonisation : The establishment of colonies
6. Convoys : A group of ships or vehicles travelling together, typically
accompanied by armed troops.
1.9 Review Questions

1. Explain the expansion of the British in India discussing the Karnatic Wars.
2. Briefly describe the rise of British Power in Bengal.
3. Discuss the Battle of Plassey.
4. What do you mean by Clive’s 2nd Governorship? Discuss.
5. How Mysore resisted to the expansion of English. Discuss it highlighting Anglo-Mysore War.
6. Describe the Anglo-Maratha Wars.
Answers: Self-Assessment

1. (i)(a) (ii)(c) (iii)(b) (iv)(c) (v)(c)
2. (i) French East India Company (ii) 1761 (iii) Dindigul
(iv) Nizam, Arcot (v) Treaty of Mangalore

1.10 Further Readings

1. V.D. Mahajan, History of Modern India, S. Chand and Co. Ltd. New Delhi.
2. Chandra, Bipin, India’s Struggle for Freedom (1857–1947) Penguin, Delhi, 1996.

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