History · Sources of Modern Indian History
UGC NET December 2011 History
Arrange the following wars in chronological order using the codes given below.
- 1. First Burma War
- 2. First Anglo-Afghan War
- 3. First Anglo-Maratha War
- 4. First Anglo-Sikh War
A3, 1, 4, 2
B4, 3, 2, 1
C3, 2, 1, 4
D3, 1, 2, 4 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 3, 1, 2, 4 — The correct order is 3, 1, 2, 4, that is First Anglo-Maratha War, First Burma War, First Anglo-Afghan War, First Anglo-Sikh War.
Explanation
★The correct order is 3, 1, 2, 4, that is First Anglo-Maratha War, First Burma War, First Anglo-Afghan War, First Anglo-Sikh War.
★The First Anglo-Maratha War was fought from 1775 to 1782 and ended with the Treaty of Salbai.
★The First Burma War was fought from 1824 to 1826 and ended with the Treaty of Yandabo.
★The First Anglo-Afghan War was fought from 1839 to 1842 and proved a disaster for the British.
★The First Anglo-Sikh War was fought from 1845 to 1846 and ended with the Treaty of Lahore.
★These wars mark the steady expansion of British power across the subcontinent.
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