SSC Quiz - Advent of Europeans and Colonial Expansion

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the Treaty of Tordesillas, European arrivals in India, key battles (Plassey, Buxar, Wandiwash), and various treaties related to Mysore, Sikh, Afghan, Burma, and Nepal conflicts.

Treaty of Tordesillas

Signed in $1494$ between Spain and Portugal with the objective to divide the world, assigning lands in the East to Portugal.

Vasco da Gama

Portuguese explorer who reached Calicut, India in $1498$ and was received by the local ruler Zamorin.

Portuguese Introductions

Agricultural crops introduced to India by the Portuguese, specifically Tobacco and Cashew.

Francisco de Almeida

The first Portuguese Viceroy in India known for implementing the Blue Water Policy.

Cartaz system

A system of trade licenses introduced by the Portuguese.

Alfonso de Albuquerque

Considered the real founder of Portuguese power in India; he captured Goa from the Bijapur Sultan in $1510$.

Nino da Cunha

The Portuguese official responsible for shifting the capital to Goa.

Goa Liberation

The event marking the end of Portuguese rule in Goa, occurring in $1961$.

Dutch East India Company

Founded in $1602$, this company established its first Indian factory at Masulipatnam.

Battle of Colachel

A military engagement won by the Kingdom of Travancore against the Dutch.

East India Company (EIC)

Formed in $1599$, it received a Royal Charter in $1600$ to trade with the East.

William Hawkins

The English representative who visited the court of Mughal Emperor Jahangir.

First English Factory

The first permanent establishment for English trade, located at Surat.

Battle of Swally

A naval battle fought at Surat in $1612$ between the English and the Portuguese.

Thomas Roe

English diplomat who visited the Mughal court in $1615$.

Battle of Hooghly

A conflict involving the Dutch and British that took place in $1759$.

Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle

The treaty that brought the 1st Carnatic War to an end.

Battle of Adyar

Fought in $1746$ during the 1st Carnatic War.

Battle of Ambur

A decisive battle during the 2nd Carnatic War.

Treaty of Paris (1763)

The agreement that ended the 3rd Carnatic War.

Battle of Wandiwash

Fought in $1760$ between the British and French.

Golden Farman

A trade privilege issued by the Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar in $1717$.

Dastak

A trade permit allowing for the duty-free movement of goods.

Black Hole Incident

An event involving the imprisonment of British individuals by Siraj-ud-Daulah in $1756$.

Battle of Plassey

Fought in $1757$ between Robert Clive and Siraj-ud-Daulah; the Nawab was betrayed by Mir Jafar.

Battle of Buxar

Fought in $1764$ where the British forces were led by Munro.

Treaty of Allahabad

Signed in $1765$, this treaty granted the British Diwani rights over Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha.

Dual Government

An administrative system in Bengal consisting of both Diwani (revenue) and Nizamat (civil administration) powers.

Wodeyar Dynasty

The ruling family of the state of Mysore.

Treaty of Madras

The settlement that ended the 1st Anglo-Mysore War.

Treaty of Mangalore

The settlement that ended the 2nd Anglo-Mysore War.

Treaty of Seringapatam

The settlement that ended the 3rd Anglo-Mysore War.

Tipu Sultan

The ruler of Mysore who died at Seringapatam in $1799$ during the 4th Anglo-Mysore War.

Subsidiary Alliance

A policy introduced by Wellesley; Hyderabad was the first state to accept it.

Ranjit Singh's Treaty (1809)

An agreement that established the Sutlej River as the boundary between Sikh territory and British influence.

Treaty of Lahore

Signed in $1846$ following the 1st Anglo-Sikh War which began in $1845$.

Tripartite Treaty

Signed in $1838$ involving the British, Shah Shuja, and Ranjit Singh.

1st Afghan War

A conflict that resulted in a military loss for the British.

Treaty of Gandamak

Signed in $1879$ during the conflict with Afghanistan.

Durand Line

The boundary established in $1893$ between Afghanistan and British India.

Battle of Saragarhi

Fought in $1897$ between the British Indian Army and Afghan tribesmen.

Treaty of Yandabo

The agreement that concluded the 1st Anglo-Burma War.

Treaty of Sugauli

The agreement that concluded the Anglo-Nepal War.