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History ch 2 - Europe and India — History & Civics STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8History & CivicsHistory ch 2 - Europe and India3 Marks
Question
Explain the following statements with reasons:
The British captured Sindh in 1843.
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Answer

  1. The British were afraid of Russian aggression on India via Afghanistan.
  2. They decided to bring Afghanistan under their control to ensure the safety of their Indian Empire.
  3. The province of Sindh was located at the Northwest frontier.
  4. All routes to Afghanistan passed through Sindh.
  5. Realising its strategic importance, the British captured Sindh in 1843.

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