Practice The Claim To Paramountcy (2.2.3) - From Trade to Territory The Company Establishes Power

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Question 1.
Who was the leader of the Maratha Confederacy after the Third Battle of Panipat?
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Name the leader who played an essential role in unifying the Marathas.
Question 2.
What was the Treaty of Salbai?
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It resulted from a conflict with no clear victor.
3Question 3.
What was the outcome of the Third Battle of Panipat?
- Maratha victory
- British victory
- No clear winner
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Remember how the battle affected the Maratha power structure.
4Question 4.
The Doctrine of Paramountcy allowed for what?
- True
- False
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Think about how this facilitated British expansion.
Question 5.
Speculate how the outcome of the Anglo-Maratha Wars might have differed if the Maratha Confederacy had remained united.
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Consider the advantages a unified state would provide against external forces.
Question 6.
Discuss the broader implications of the Doctrine of Paramountcy on Indian sovereignty.
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Reflect on how legal frameworks can reshape governance and power dynamics.

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