Princily States

1

Autonomous states in Rajasthan, Awadh and Rohilkhand in northern India and southern states like Hyderabad, Maharashtra, Mysore, Karanataka and Kerala were fast emerging as significant domain of power during Britishers because:

  1. East India Company actively participated and helped in territorial expansion.
  2. Local peasants stopped paying taxation to the State.
  3. Provincial Governors began proclaiming themselves independent one after another.
  4. Local provincial Governors began struggling for power and expansion of their territories.

Which of the above statements are correct?

A
I and II
B
I and IV
C
II and IV
D
III and IV

Modern History