Capture of Haryana By British


 
 
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Capture Of Haryana By British

Modern History Of Haryana

History of Haryana is replete with tales of heroism of the highest order and in this context, the historic significance of the Battles of Panipat and Kurukshetra in Haryana cannot be ignored by any means.. After the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761, the Afghans returned to North and the Marathas had to the South, leaving the Sikhs and the Jats to fill the void. Delhi has always been the heart of political life of Haryana and the neighbouring territory. It underwent swift decline after the disintegration of the Mughal empire, starting from the early 18th century. The main steps in this direction were the sacking of Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali, the Civil Wars of the nobility or feudal lords and the atrocities of Gulam Kadir. The situation was finally resolved by the British, who occupied the Mughal capital in 1803, after defeating the Marathas in its vicinity.

Capture Of Haryana By British

The year 1803 is an important year in the history of Haryana. In this year, the area of what is now present day Haryana and Delhi came under the control of the East India Company of Great Britain. At that time, Delhi was being ruled by the old and weak Mughal ruler, Shah Alam. But the real power lay in the hands of the Maratha leader, Daulat Rao Scindia, who acted as his regent. On 6th September, 1803, the battle between General Lake's British forces and the Marathas took place near village Partapganj. On 30th September, 1803, the Maratha leader Daulat Rao Scindia also decided to make peace with the British by signing a treaty with the East India Company known as Treaty of Surji-Anjangaon.

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Question : 1

The Haryana was divided into two parts, the larger and the smaller. The smaller part is termed as ______________.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Which Indian power controlled Delhi before the British takeover in 1803?

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Statement (S): The integration of Haryana into the Punjab Province in 1881 was driven by administrative convenience.

Reason (R): The British aimed at consolidating their control over northern territories for efficient governance.

Right Option : A
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