The British East India Company, initially a trading entity, gradually established its control over Indian territories through various means. This policy was implemented by Lord Dalhousie, leading to widespread resentment among Indian rulers. Assertion (A): The Doctrine of Lapse was implemented to expand British territories. Reason (R): It allowed the British to annex states with no direct male heir. Choose the correct option.

Who among the following was/were associated with the introduction of Ryotwari Settlement in India during the British Rule? 1. Lord Cornwallis 2. Alexander Read 3. Thomas Munro Select the correct answ…

Consider the following statements regarding the British policy in Awadh immediately after its annexation in 1856: 1. The taluqdars were dispossessed of their estates but allowed to retain their arms…

Consider the following statements. Statement I: The Zamindari Association, also known as Landholder's Society, was established in 1838 to protect the interests of Zamindars in colonial India. Stateme…

Consider the following statements about the Bengal countryside at the time of the Permanent Settlement: 1. The zamindars' troops were disbanded. 2. Within the villages, the power of jotedars was more…

With reference to the permanent settlement Act (1793), consider the following statements: I) The land revenue to be paid to the company was fixed permanently II) Zamindars were recognised as the owne…