True or False
1. The fine qualities of cotton and silk produced in India had a big market in Europe.
2. Mysore controlled the profitable trade of the Malabar Coast where the Company purchased cotton and silk.
3. In 1785 Tipu Sultan stopped the export of Sandal wood, pepper and cardamom.
4. Third battle of Panipat was fought between British and Marathas.
5. The third Anglo-Maratha war of 1817-19 crushed Maratha power.
Answers
According to the question:
1) this statement is completely through the silk produced in India was very in premium quality which had a very big market in the Europe.
2)this statement is completely true Mysore controlled the Malabar Coast for silk and cotton trading under the rule of Tipu Sultan
3)this statement is completely true Tipu Sultan stopped the export of Sandal wood, pepper and cardamom through his Kingdom's ports
4) this statement is completely false the third battle of Panipat was fought between the marathas and king of Afghanistan, Ahmad-Shah-Abdali.
5) this statement is completely true ,the third Anglo-Maratha war of 1817-19 crushed Maratha power,it was also the last fight between marathas and the English Empire.
"1. True. The good qualities of silk and silk cropped and manufactured in India had a greater market in European countries. They gained popularity due to its fine quality, intricate craftsmanship, and varied varieties.
2. False. The powerful rulers of Mysore-Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan controlled the Malabar Coast trade which was famous for its spices like pepper and cardamom and the Company was also dependent on this coast to purchase pepper and cardamom and not silk and cotton.
3. True. Tipu Sultan did so to prevent local merchants trading independently with the company.
4. False. It was between the Allied forces of Afghan ruler named Ahmad Shah Abdali and the Marathas.
5. True. The Maratha Peshwa king lost the battle and the British got full control of the Maratha kingdom."