Q. For which of the following reasons was the province of Sindh annexed by the East India Company?
- Anglo-Russian rivalry
- River Indus’s commercial possibilities
- Recalcitrant behaviour of Singh nobles
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer:
Only 1 and 2
Notes: The conquest of Sindh occurred as a result of the growing Anglo-Russian rivalry in Europe and Asia and the consequent British fears that Russia might attack India through Afghanistan or Persia. So, British sought to increase their influence over Persia and Afghanistan. But, this policy could be pursued successfully only if Sindh was brought under British control. The commercial possibilities of the river Indus were also an additional attraction. One could navigate right up to the fertile Punjab plains via Indus River. The ruling class of Sindh, called Amirs, had always been receptive of British demands. The roads and rivers of Sindh were already opened to them and a favourable trade treaty also existed. In fact, British annexed Sindh in spite of previous assurances of territorial integrity.