anglo sikh pt 2

Second Anglo-Sikh War (1848-49)

Q: What was the period of the Second Anglo-Sikh War? -

1848-49.

Q: When exactly was the Second Anglo-Sikh War fought? -

From 11 December 1848 to 9 March 1849.

Q: What British action disregarded Sikh religious sentiments? -

Giving extra facilities to Muslims.

Q: Why were expelled Sikh soldiers dissatisfied with British policy? -

It was affecting their livelihood.

Q: What was a general reason for the Second Anglo-Sikh War regarding Sikh sentiment? -

Sikhs were not happy with British rule.

Q: What treaty's failure contributed to the war? -

The Treaty of Lahore.

Q: What spread in Punjab due to the Governor of Multan's resignation? -

Anarchy.

Q: Who was arrested for instigating other Sikhs and charged with treason? -

Rani Jindan.

Q: What insulting treatment led to the outbreak of war? -

Rani Jindan's deposition.

Annexation of Sindh

Q: In what year was Sindh annexed into the British Empire? -

1843.

Q: Who was the Governor General during the annexation of Sindh? -

Lord Ellenborough.

Anglo-Nepal War (1814-16)

Q: When did the Anglo-Nepal War begin? -

1814.

Q: When did the Anglo-Nepal War last until? -

1816.

Q: What was the cause of the Anglo-Nepal War? -

Border incidents.

Q: Whose victory at Makwanpur led to the Treaty of Sugauli? -

Ochterlony's.

Q: In what month and year did Ochterlony win at Makwanpur? -

February 1816.

Q: What treaty ended the Anglo-Nepal War? -

Treaty of Sugauli.

Q: What claim did the Nepalese ruler give up under the Treaty of Sugauli? -

Claim to Sikkim.

Q: What region did the Nepalese ruler cede? -

The Terai region.

Q: What did the Nepalese ruler get in return for concessions? -

A British Resident in Kathmandu.

Q: What was strengthened by the Anglo-Nepal War's outcome? -

British sovereignty over interior India.

Q: Which frontier remained open after the Anglo-Nepal War? -

The Punjab frontier.

Anglo-Afghan War

Q: What is another name for the Anglo-Afghan War? -

The 'Afghan War'.

Q: How many Anglo-Afghan Wars were fought in history? -

Three.

Q: What was the period of the First Anglo-Afghan War? -

1838-1842.

Q: Who was the Governor General during the First Anglo-Afghan War? -

Lord Auckland.

Q: Who succeeded Lord Auckland as Governor General? -

Ellenborough.

Q: What was the result of the First Anglo-Afghan War under Ellenborough? -

He called back the army.

Q: What was the period of the Second Anglo-Afghan War? -

1878-80.

Q: Who was the Viceroy during the Second Anglo-Afghan War? -

Lord Lytton.

Q: What treaty officially ended the Second Anglo-Afghan War? -

The Treaty of Gandamak.

Q: On what date was the Treaty of Gandamak signed? -

26 May 1879.

Q: What was the period of the Third Anglo-Afghan War? -

1919-1921.

Q: Who was the Viceroy during the Third Anglo-Afghan War? -

Chelmsford.

Q: What became the border between Britain and Afghanistan after the Third Anglo-Afghan War? -

The Durand Line.

Q: What is the length of the Durand Line? -

2,640 kilometers (1,640 miles).

Q: What two countries does the Durand Line border? -

Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Q: Who was Sir Mortimer Durand? -

Secretary of the British Indian Government.

Q: Who was Abdur Rahman Khan? -

The Amir or ruler of Afghanistan.

Q: When was the Durand Line agreement signed? -

November 12, 1893.

Q: Where was the Durand Line agreement signed? -

Kabul, Afghanistan.

Subsidiary Alliance

Q: What was a key feature of the Subsidiary Treaty regarding foreign relations? -

Indian kings' foreign relations would be under the Company.

Q: What were Indian kings not allowed to do regarding war under the Subsidiary Treaty? -

Wage any war.

Q: How were Indian kings to negotiate with other states under the Subsidiary Treaty? -

Through the Company.

Q: What foreign personnel were Indian kings not allowed to keep or shelter without Company permission? -

Any foreign person in the army.

Q: Who would keep their army to protect native states under the Subsidiary Treaty? -

The British.

Q: Who would bear the expenses of the British army kept in native states? -

The native states.

Q: What British official would Indian rulers keep in their court? -

A British Resident.

Q: What would the British not interfere with in Indian kings' governance? -

Internal governance.

Q: What protection would the British provide to Indian kings? -

From internal and external attacks.

Benefits to the Company

Q: What did the Company gain areas with under the Subsidiary Alliance? -

Full sovereignty.

Q: What expanded due to the Company gaining sovereign areas? -

The Company's territory.

Q: How did the princely states come under complete control? -

Through the English Resident.

Q: What strategic advantage did the Company gain? -

Strategic military deployment.

Q: What was the state of Indian armies under the Subsidiary Alliance? -

Weak.

Q: What increased due to the maintenance payment of soldiers? -

Revenue.

Q: What aspect of Indian policy did the British gain control over? -

Indian foreign policy.

Losses to the native states

Q: According to Thomas Munro, what did princely states buy by selling their independence? -

Security.

Q: What did native states lose by accepting British supremacy? -

Their foreign policy and army.

Q: What happened to Indian states while paying army expenses? -

Became bankrupt.

Q: What did the British do when states became bankrupt? -

Took over that state or some land.

Q: Who took over the administration in native states? -

The British Residents.

Q: What increased due to British Residents taking over administration? -

Difficulties of the people.

Q: What did the ruler become under the Subsidiary Alliance? -

A mere name.

Q: What did kings lose interest in? -

Governance.

Q: What knowledge did kings lose? -

Self-respect and responsibility.

Q: What ended due to the Subsidiary Alliance? -

National sentiment, courage, and military organization.

Q: What was the result of these losses for native states? -

Collapsed.

Q: What did the British gain without war due to these reasons? -

A large area of India.

States that signed the Subsidiary Treaty

Q: What did states signing the Subsidiary Treaty have to keep? -

A permanent regiment of the British army.

Q: What did states signing the Subsidiary Treaty have to pay for? -

Its maintenance.

Q: Name one state that accepted the Subsidiary Treaty in 1798. -

Hyderabad.

Q: Name a state that accepted the Subsidiary Treaty in 1799. -

Mysore.

Q: Name another state that accepted the Subsidiary Treaty in 1799. -

Tanjore.

Q: Name a state that accepted the Subsidiary Treaty in 1801. -

Awadh.

Q: Name a state that accepted the Subsidiary Treaty in 1802. -

Peshwa.

Q: Name a state that accepted the Subsidiary Treaty in 1803. -

Bhonsle of Berar.

Q: Name a state that accepted the Subsidiary Treaty in 1804. -

Scindia.

Q: Name one of the other states mentioned that signed the Subsidiary Treaty. -

Jodhpur.

Q: Name another of the other states mentioned that signed the Subsidiary Treaty. -

Jaipur.

Doctrine of Lapse Policy

Q: What is another name for the Doctrine of Lapse? -

'Policy of Peaceful Merger'.

Q: Who used the Doctrine of Lapse policy? -

Lord Dalhousie.

Q: What was Lord Dalhousie's tenure as Governor General of India? -

1848-56.