{"id":1830,"date":"2025-12-07T19:18:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T19:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=1830"},"modified":"2025-12-07T19:18:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T19:18:14","slug":"mcqs-based-on-modern-history-34","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mehnatt.com\/?p=1830","title":{"rendered":"MCQs Based On Modern History- (34)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1. The First Anglo-Maratha War ended with which treaty?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Treaty of Mangalore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treaty of Seringapatam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treaty of Salbai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treaty of Wadgaon<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Treaty of Salbai. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> The First Anglo-Maratha War ended in 1782 with the Treaty of Salbai, brokered by Mahadji Sindhia. It maintained the status quo and brought 20 years of peace between the British and the Marathas.<br\/>\n<b>Background to the Treaty:<\/b><br\/>\n<b>-First Anglo-Maratha War (1775-1782):<\/b> This war broke out due to the Marathas\u2019 opposition to the British East India Company\u2019s interference in Indian politics, particularly over the support for Raghunath Rao (Rao Sahib), who was vying for the Peshwa&#8217;s position.<br\/>\n\nThe conflict was primarily a struggle for political dominance, with the British supporting one faction, while the Marathas united against the British.<br\/>\n\nThe British were initially pushed back by the Marathas and had to negotiate after suffering several defeats. Meanwhile, the Marathas, although militarily strong, faced internal rivalries that prevented them from securing a decisive victory.<br\/>\n<b>Key Terms of the Treaty:<\/b><br\/>\n<b>1. Status Quo Restored:<\/b><br\/>\n\nThe treaty effectively restored the status quo ante bellum (the situation before the war). Neither side gained or lost territory.<br\/>\n\nThe British retained control over Salsette and Bassein (strategically important coastal territories) but agreed to return other areas they had occupied during the war.<br\/>\n\n<b>2. Raghunath Rao&#8217;s Fate:<\/b><br\/>\n\nThe British renounced support for Raghunath Rao&#8217;s claim to the Peshwa\u2019s position, a key issue that had sparked the war.<br\/>\n\nThe Marathas formally accepted the Peshwa Madhavrao II as the legitimate ruler, consolidating their internal power.<br\/>\n\n<b>3. Maratha Allies:<\/b><br\/>\n\nThe treaty also maintained the independence of various Maratha chiefs such as Mahadji Sindhia, who played a key role in facilitating peace. It allowed them to maintain their respective territories and influence.<br\/>\n\n<b>4. Peace between British and Marathas:<\/b><br\/>\n\nThe treaty marked a 20-year peace between the British and the Marathas, allowing both parties to stabilize their positions and recuperate from the prolonged conflict.<br\/>\n\n<b>5. Non-Interference in Internal Affairs:<\/b><br\/>\n\nBoth sides agreed to respect each other&#8217;s sovereignty and refrain from interfering in internal matters, particularly the appointment of rulers.<br\/>\n<b>Significance of the Treaty of Salbai:<\/b><br\/>\n<b>1. British Consolidation:<\/b><br\/>\n\nAlthough the British did not win a decisive military victory, the treaty allowed them to retain critical territories like Salsette and Bassein, which were strategically important for controlling the western coast and for future naval operations.<br\/>\n\nThe treaty provided the British with 20 years of peace to consolidate their rule, particularly in the Bengal Presidency, and to focus on expanding their influence in other parts of India.<br\/>\n\n<b>2. Maratha Unity Temporarily Restored:<\/b><br\/>\n\nThe treaty brought a temporary truce to the Marathas, who were facing internal division and infighting. However, this peace was short-lived as internal rivalries soon resurfaced, weakening their power.<br\/>\n\nMahadji Sindhia played a key role in reconciling the Maratha factions and mediating peace with the British. His influence marked a shift in Maratha politics towards a more centralized leadership.<br\/>\n\n<b>3. Diplomatic Success for Warren Hastings:<\/b><br\/>\n\nThe treaty marked a diplomatic success for Warren Hastings, the British Governor-General, who managed to maintain British interests despite military setbacks. Hastings\u2019 leadership helped preserve British authority in India.<br\/>\n\n<b>4. A Precursor to Further British Expansion:<\/b><br\/>\n\nThe peace created by the treaty allowed the British to focus on their wars with Mysore (Haidar Ali and later Tipu Sultan) and the Nizam of Hyderabad, furthering their colonial ambitions in the subcontinent.<br\/>\n\nThe treaty also allowed the British to shift focus toward external threats, particularly from France and other European powers.<br\/>\n\n<b>Impact on Indian Politics:<\/b><br\/>\nThe treaty highlighted the fragility of alliances in India. Despite the peace between the British and the Marathas, the Maratha Confederacy was divided into several factions, and internal conflicts soon erupted, especially between the Peshwa and the Scindhias.<br\/>\n\nThe British were able to exploit these divisions, leading to further opportunities for expansion.<br\/>\n\nThe Maratha power remained a major force, but their inability to maintain unity after the treaty would eventually lead to their downfall in the following wars.\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2. Who led the British efforts to regain power during the First Anglo-Maratha War?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Eyre Coote<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Warren Hastings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Lord Wellesley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Lord Cornwallis<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 2. Warren Hastings. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Warren Hastings, the Governor-General at the time, played a crucial role in reviving British fortunes during the First Anglo-Maratha War through military and diplomatic means.\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3. What role did Mahadji Sindhia play in the First Anglo-Maratha War?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">British ally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">French commander<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Mediator for peace<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Defeated by the British<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Mediator for peace. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Mahadji Sindhia mediated the Treaty of Salbai in 1782, which brought an end to the war between the British and the Marathas.\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4. Which Indian ruler allied with the French and sought their support against the British?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Raghunath Rao<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Nana Phadnis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Haidar Ali<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Tipu Sultan<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 4. Tipu Sultan. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> Tipu Sultan actively sought alliances with Revolutionary France and other foreign powers to oppose the British.\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5. What was the outcome of the Treaty of Seringapatam (1792)?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Tipu gained British territory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Haidar Ali surrendered to the British<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Tipu Sultan ceded half of his territory and paid indemnity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:17px\">Tipu was captured and exiled<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">View Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"padding-top:5px;color:#27302a;font-size:1.2rem;\"><b>Correct Option:<\/b> 3. Tipu Sultan ceded half of his territory and paid indemnity. <br\/>\n<strong>Explanation:<\/strong> After the Third Anglo-Mysore War, Tipu Sultan had to give up half of his territories and pay a large indemnity of 330 lakhs of rupees.\n\n<\/p> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Q1. The First Anglo-Maratha War ended with which treaty? View Answer Correct Option: 3. Treaty of Salbai. Explanation: The First Anglo-Maratha War ended in 1782 with the Treaty of Salbai, brokered by Mahadji Sindhia. It maintained the status quo and brought 20 years of peace between the British and the Marathas. 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