Consider the following pairs:1. Peace of Paris - 17832. Battle of Pla...
1. Peace of Paris - 1783: This pair is correctly matched. The Peace of Paris in 1783 marked the end of the American Revolutionary War and is considered the beginning of Britain's 'second empire' phase, focusing on East Asia and Africa.
2. Battle of Plassey - 1761: This pair is incorrectly matched. The Battle of Plassey took place in 1757, not 1761. It was a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and marked the start of British rule in India.
3. Third Battle of Panipat - 1761: This pair is correctly matched. The Third Battle of Panipat occurred in 1761 between the Maratha Empire and the Durrani Empire (led by Ahmad Shah Abdali). It was one of the largest battles of the 18th century in India.
4. Alivardi Khan becomes Nawab of Bengal - 1741: This pair is correctly matched. Alivardi Khan became the Nawab of Bengal in 1741 after defeating the then Nawab, Sarfaraz Khan.
Thus, pairs 1, 3, and 4 are correctly matched, making a total of three correctly matched pairs.
Consider the following pairs:1. Peace of Paris - 17832. Battle of Pla...
Understanding the Historical Events
To determine how many pairs are correctly matched, we need to verify the historical dates associated with each event.
1. Peace of Paris - 1783
- This treaty ended the American Revolutionary War, confirming the independence of the United States.
- Status: Correct
2. Battle of Plassey - 1761
- The Battle of Plassey actually took place in 1757, marking the beginning of British control in India.
- Status: Incorrect
3. Third Battle of Panipat - 1761
- This significant battle occurred on January 14, 1761, between the Maratha Empire and the Durrani Empire.
- Status: Correct
4. Alivardi Khan becomes Nawab of Bengal - 1741
- Alivardi Khan ascended to the position of Nawab of Bengal in 1740.
- Status: Incorrect
Summary of Correct Matches
- The correctly matched pairs are:
- Peace of Paris - 1783
- Third Battle of Panipat - 1761
Thus, out of the four pairs, two are accurately matched.
Conclusion
The correct answer is option 'C', which states that only two pairs are correctly matched.