European Penetration into India

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European Penetration into India: History Optional PYQs
ByLotusArise August 31, 2026September 13, 2026
European Penetration into India

“During the Carnatic Wars, the French position, which at one time dazzled the Indian world by its political successes, was destined to end in humiliation and failure.” Explain.

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European Penetration into India

After the battle of Plassey, the mercenary became the Kingmaker.

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European Penetration into India

The Carnatic Wars, the Anglo-Mysore Wars and the Anglo-Maratha Wars had virtually eliminated the French front the contest of supremacy in South India. Discuss.

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European Penetration into India

“The Battle of Plassey (1757) was a skirmish while the Battle of Buxar (1764) was a real war.” Critically examine.

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“It was Dupleix who had first showed the way of intervening in disputes of the Indian rulers and thereby acquiring political control over vast territories- a technique which was later perfected by the English East India Company.” Elaborate.

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European Penetration into India

Critically examine: “The Battle of Plassey (1757) thus marked the beginning of political supremacy of the English East India Company in India.”

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European Penetration into India

After the Battle of Plassey, how did India transit from the medieval to the modern age?

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European Penetration into India

Comment on the French ambition of building a territorial empire in India.

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European Penetration into India

“The Battle of Plassey that decided the fate of Bengal was won by Clive through intrigues.” Explain.

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“Plassey did not complete the British conquest of India. Had the English been convincingly defeated in any subsequent battle in India, then (the battle of) Plassey would have remained as a minor episode in the history of India.” Critically examine in 150 words.

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European Penetration into India

“Dupleix made a cardinal blunder in looking for the key of India in Madras: Clive sought and found it in Bengal.” Critically examine in 150 words.

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“Compared to their English counterpart, the French East India Company enjoyed little discretionary power and had to always look up to Paris for all major decisions. This partly explains the failure of the French in India.” Critically examine in 150 words.

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European Penetration into India

“Neither Alexander the Great nor Napoleon could have won the empire of India by starting from Pondicherry as a base and contending with a power which held Bengal and the command of the Sea.” Comment.

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European Penetration into India

The battle of Plassey was “not a great battle but a great betrayal.” Comment.

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After 1757 there grew up a State of Bengal which was a “sponsored state” as well as a “plundered state”. Comment.

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European Penetration into India

How did the British conquer Bengal in the 18th century? What circumstances helped them?

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European Penetration into India

“By certain of his actions Clive has marred both the glory and usefulness of his work.” Comment.

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‘On 23 June 1757, the middle-ages of India ended, and her modern age began.’ Comment.

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European Penetration into India

European Penetration into India: History Optional PYQs

“During the Carnatic Wars, the French position, which at one time dazzled the Indian world by its political successes, was destined to end in humiliation and failure.” Explain.

After the battle of Plassey, the mercenary became the Kingmaker.

The Carnatic Wars, the Anglo-Mysore Wars and the Anglo-Maratha Wars had virtually eliminated the French front the contest of supremacy in South India. Discuss.

“The Battle of Plassey (1757) was a skirmish while the Battle of Buxar (1764) was a real war.” Critically examine.

“It was Dupleix who had first showed the way of intervening in disputes of the Indian rulers and thereby acquiring political control over vast territories- a technique which was later perfected by the English East India Company.” Elaborate.

Critically examine: “The Battle of Plassey (1757) thus marked the beginning of political supremacy of the English East India Company in India.”

After the Battle of Plassey, how did India transit from the medieval to the modern age?

Comment on the French ambition of building a territorial empire in India.

“The Battle of Plassey that decided the fate of Bengal was won by Clive through intrigues.” Explain.

“Plassey did not complete the British conquest of India. Had the English been convincingly defeated in any subsequent battle in India, then (the battle of) Plassey would have remained as a minor episode in the history of India.” Critically examine in 150 words.

“Dupleix made a cardinal blunder in looking for the key of India in Madras: Clive sought and found it in Bengal.” Critically examine in 150 words.

“Compared to their English counterpart, the French East India Company enjoyed little discretionary power and had to always look up to Paris for all major decisions. This partly explains the failure of the French in India.” Critically examine in 150 words.

“Neither Alexander the Great nor Napoleon could have won the empire of India by starting from Pondicherry as a base and contending with a power which held Bengal and the command of the Sea.” Comment.

The battle of Plassey was “not a great battle but a great betrayal.” Comment.

After 1757 there grew up a State of Bengal which was a “sponsored state” as well as a “plundered state”. Comment.

How did the British conquer Bengal in the 18th century? What circumstances helped them?

“By certain of his actions Clive has marred both the glory and usefulness of his work.” Comment.

‘On 23 June 1757, the middle-ages of India ended, and her modern age began.’ Comment.

The Early European Settlements: The Portuguese in India

Conflict between the English and the Nawabs of Bengal

The Carnatic Wars: First, Second, and Third Carnatic Wars

The Early European Settlements: The French in India

The Early European Settlements: The English in India

The Early European Settlements: The Dutch in India

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