Q. Consider the following events of Modern Indian History –
1) Death sentence to Raja Nand Kumar
2) Treaty of Salbai
3) Battle of Wandiwash
4) Death of Tipu Sultan
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the above events?
a) 2-4-1-3
b) 3-1-2-4
c) 2-3-4-1
d) 3-2-1-4
Correct Answer : b) 3-1-2-4
Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025
Correct Answer: b) 3-1-2-4
Explanation:
– Battle of Wandiwash (3) – 1760: Decisive British victory over the French in the Third Carnatic War.
– Death sentence to Raja Nand Kumar (1) – 1775: He was tried for forgery and hanged in Calcutta.
– Treaty of Salbai (2) – 1782 (ratified 1783): Ended the First Anglo-Maratha War, establishing peace for about two decades.
– Death of Tipu Sultan (4) – 1799: Killed during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War at Seringapatam.
Thus, the correct chronological order is 3 → 1 → 2 → 4.
