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History Ch - 2 From Trade to Territory (The Company Establishes Power) — Social Studies STD 8 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesHistory Ch - 2 From Trade to Territory (The Company Establishes Power)3 Marks
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What are the Presidencies? Name any three.
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Answer

Presidencies were major administrative divisions of British India under the East India Company. Each was governed by a Governor and served as a center for British political, military, and economic control.
The three main Presidencies were:
1. Bengal Presidency
2. Bombay Presidency
3. Madras Presidency
These Presidencies helped the British manage and expand their rule in different regions of India.

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