National Renaissance

First Anglo Afghan War 1836 – 1842: Reason: Interference of British in the war of succession in Afghanistan. Persons: Dost Muhammad (ruler of Afghanistan) vs Lord Auckland (Governor General of India) + Shah Shuja (Afghanistan) + Ranjith Singh (Punjab ruler) Tripartite Treaty signed between British, Shuja and Ranjith Singh. All are agreed to help each […]

First Anglo Burmese War 1824 – 1826: Reason: The Burmese tried to capture Assam in 1824 so Lord Amhest declared war. The British defeated the Burmese in 1828 and almost reached the central Burma. So Burma accepted to come in for Peace with British. The war concluded with the Treaty of Yandaboo in 1826. English

British vs Gurkhas (1814 – 1816) Reason: In 1768 Gurkhas emerged as a powerful state and it shared boundary with Tibet, Bengal and Awadh. British’ boundary touched the Nepal territory when British acquired the district of Gorkhpur and Basti from Nawab of Awadh through Subsidiary Alliance Treaty. As a result conflicts arouse between British and

First Anglo Maratha War 1775 – 1782: Reason: War of succession over Peshwaship after the death of Narayana Rao Persons: Rahunath Rao + British (Warren Hastings) vs Madhav Rao II + Nana Padnavis and Mahadaji Scindia. When the Peshwa, Narayana Rao died Rahunath Rao became the Peshwa. But the Party under Nanapadnavis opposed him and

First Anglo Mysore War (1767 – 1769) Reason: Growing power of Hyder Ali in Peninsular region and his close relationship with French in India made British to form triple alliance with Marathas and Nizam of Hyderabad against Hyder Ali. Persons: Hyder Ali vs General Joseph Smith (British). In 1767 General Joshep Smith invaded Hyderabad but

Battle of Plassey 1757 After the death of Alivardikhan in 1756 his grandson Siraj-ud-Daulah became the Nawab of Bengal. Reason: British misused Dastak practice in internal trade resulted in Tax evasion so he abolished this system. British gave asylum to Nawab’s Nephew and refused to hand over him. Farman The Farman was issued by Mughal

Anglo French war (or) Carnatic Wars (1746 – 1763): The rivalry between French and British occurred mostly in South India because of the political situation. Though invasion of Nadirshah proved that the administration was weak in Northern region but European did not penetrate there due to the power of Marathas and Nawabs. But in South

FRENCH They first established their colony in Madagascar in 1602. 1664 The French East Indian Company established by King Louis XIV on the advice of his minister 1668 first factory in India was established in Surat and the permission obtained by Berber from Aurangzeb. 1669 First factory in South India established in Masulipattanam permission obtained

DANISH March 17, 1616 King Christian XIV issued charter to established Danish East Indian Company. 1618 their first expedition to Ceylon (Sri Lanka) was took place under Admiral Ove but they were attacked by Portuguese and escaped to Tanjavur. Thanjavur Nayak impressed by Danish’ words and allows them to established trade Centre. 1620 First Trade

ENGLISH In 1588 British destroyed Ship Armada of Spain in a naval battle and they became Naval Power of Europe. 100 English Merchants started English East India Company and the Charter issued by Queen Elizabeth on 31st December 1600. All the activities of East Indian Company control by a council known as Court of Directors.