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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. __________________ became the pioneer in discovering a sea route to India.
   2. The English East India Company was established in __________________.
   3. The Battle of Buxar helped the English to __________________ their power in India.
   4. __________________ in Calcutta was an important trading centre for the British East India Company.
   5. __________________ was the French Governor in India.
2. 2.

   Write True or False against the following.

   1. Robert Clive was the commander of the French forces.
   2. The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1764.
   3. Tipu Sultan died a natural death.
   4. European trading companies came to India in the 18th century.
   5. The British had to face the challenges from Tipu Sultan and Marathas.
3. 3.

   State three causes of the rise of the British power in India.

4. 4.

   How did the commercial activities of the Europeans lead to political domination of India?

5. 5.

   How many Carnatic wars were fought between the English and the French?

6. 6.

   Which three Indian powers made a union to fight against the British in the Battle of Buxar?