The correct answer is: b) Treaty of Srirangapatnam
The Treaty of Srirangapatnam was signed on 14 May 1792 between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore. The treaty was the result of the Third Anglo-Mysore War, which had been fought between the two powers from 1789 to 1792.
Under the terms of the treaty, the British East India Company gained control of the Carnatic, a region in southern India that included the modern-day states of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The Company also gained control of the Malabar Coast, a region in southwestern India that included the modern-day state of Kerala.
The Treaty of Srirangapatnam was a significant turning point in the history of British India. It marked the beginning of the British East India Company’s direct rule over large parts of southern India.
The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:
- Option a) Treaty of Paris: This treaty was signed in 1763 between the British and French governments. It ended the Seven Years’ War, which had been fought between the two powers from 1756 to 1763. The treaty did not have any significant impact on British rule in India.
- Option c) Treaty of Madras: This treaty was signed in 1746 between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Arcot. It ended the First Carnatic War, which had been fought between the two powers from 1744 to 1748. The treaty did not have any significant impact on British rule in India.
- Option d) Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle: This treaty was signed in 1748 between the British and French governments. It ended the War of the Austrian Succession, which had been fought between the two powers from 1740 to 1748. The treaty did not have any significant impact on British rule in India.