CHAPTER 1

1. Discuss the development of European trade with India from the 15th to 18th
centuries. \
2. Trace the growth of trade of the English East India Company and
its influence on India from 1500 to 1744,
3. What were the factors which contributed to the Anglo-French struggle in South
India? How did it lead to the subversion of Indian political power?
4. Write short notes on :
(a) The Portuguese in India, (b) Trade in spices, (c) The Dutch in India, (d)
Aurangzeb and the East India Company, (e) The organisation of the English East
India Companys factories in India, (f) Dupleix, (g) The French East India Company.

CHAPTER II
1. Examine the policies followed by the rulers of the states of Hyderabad, Bengal,
and Avadh.
2. Give a critical appreciation of the character and achievements of Tipu Sultan.
3. Trace the rise of the Sikhs in the Punjab in the 18th century. Discuss Ranjit
Singhs administration of the Punjab.
4. Trace the rise of the Maratha Empire under the first three Peshwas? Why did it
fail to survive?
5. Bring out the main features of Indian economic life in the 18th century. To what
extent were they related to contemporary political developments?
6. 'What were the main features of social lire in India in the lBth century? Bring
out some of the differences between the lower and the higher classes and castes in
this respect.
7. Discuss the major cultural developments in India in the 18th century. How far
were these developments influenced by the nobles, chiefs, and kings?
8. Briefly examine Hindu-Muslim relations in the 18th century. To what extent were
the politics of the 18th century motivated by religious considerations?
9. Write short notes on:
(a) Raja Jai Singh of Amber, (b) The Third Battle of Panipat, (c)
1 Haidar AH, (d) Kerala in the 18th century, (e) The Jat State of Bharatpur, (f)
Education in 18th century India, (g) Science in 18th century

CHAPTER III
1. Discuss the development of European trade with India from the 15th to 18th
centuries. \
2. Trace the growth of trade of the English East India Company and
its influence on India from 1500 to 1744,
3. What were the factors which contributed to the Anglo-French struggle in South
India? How did it lead to the subversion of Indian political power?
4. Write short notes on :
(a) The Portuguese in India, (b) Trade in spices, (c) The Dutch in India, (d)
Aurangzeb and the East India Company, (e) The organisation of the English East
India Companys factories in India, (f) Dupleix, (g) The French East India Company.

CHAPTER IV
1. What were the causes of the war between the East India Company and Nawab Siraj-
ud-Daulah?
2. How was the Battle of Plassey fought? What were its consequences?
3. Discuss the clash between Mir Qasim and the East India Company.
4. Trace the course of British wars with Mysore.
5. Discuss the underlying factors and forces of Wellesleys policy of expansion.
What were the basic methods he used to achieve his aims?
6. How did the British overpower the Maratha Confederacy9
7. Examine the policy of conquest and annexations followed by Dalhousie.
8. Write short notes on:
(a) Mir Jafar, (b) Clive, (c) The Dual Government of Bengal, (d) Annexation of
Sindh, (e) Annexation of Avadh.