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Ruling the Countryside — Question 13

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Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to complete each sentence. British territories were broadly divided into administrative units called ……………. ……….. and ………… were two famous Maratha soldiers and statesmen of the late 18th century. The Royal Charter could not prevent other European powers from entering the …………… markets. The Bengal Nawabs asserted their power and autonomy after the death of ………….. ………….. was made the Nawab of Bengal after the defeat of Sirajuddaulah at Plassey. The Company
Answer

Presidencies
Mahadji Sindhia; Nana Phadnavis
Eastern
Aurangzeb
Mir Jafar
1856
Collector
Sabai


Source: This question is from Ruling the Countryside, Social Science — Class 8, CBSE Board.

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