Consider the following statement:1. Nawab of Awadh lost half his terr...
Both are incorrect. Aurangzeb issued a Farman according to which the east India company was granted the right to trade duty-free. Nawab of Awadh was forced to give his half territory to Britishers as he failed to pay for 'subsidiary forces' Earlier nawab of awadh was forced to sign subsidiary Alliance.
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Consider the following statement:1. Nawab of Awadh lost half his terr...
Analysis of the Statements
To determine the correctness of the statements regarding the Nawab of Awadh and Aurangzeb, we need to delve into historical context.
Statement 1: Nawab of Awadh lost half his territory in 1801 because of war against Britishers.
- This statement is incorrect.
- The Nawab of Awadh, specifically Nawab Wazir Ali, lost a significant part of his territory not directly due to a war but because of the Treaty of Lucknow in 1801. The British East India Company forced him to cede territory to consolidate their power in India.
Statement 2: Aurangzeb abolished the East India Company's right to trade duty-free.
- This statement is also incorrect.
- Aurangzeb did not abolish the East India Company's right to trade duty-free. In fact, the Mughal Empire under Aurangzeb granted various privileges to the East India Company, including the right to trade without duties. It was during the later period of British expansion that such rights were challenged and modified.
Conclusion
Both statements presented in the question are historically inaccurate, leading to the conclusion that:
- Correct Answer: c) All of these
This highlights the importance of understanding historical nuances when engaging with significant events in Indian history, especially those involving key figures like the Nawab of Awadh and Mughal emperors like Aurangzeb.
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