Q. Which of the following trading company was granted territorial concessions by Muzaffar Jung, the Nizam of Hyderabad?
(a) French
(b) English
(c) Portuguese
(d) Dutch
Ans: (a) French
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) French.
The French trading company was granted territorial concessions by Muzaffar Jung, the Nizam of Hyderabad.
During the 18th century, several European powers sought to establish trading posts and gain influence in different parts of India. The French East India Company, also known as the Compagnie française des Indes orientales, was one of the major European trading companies competing with the British East India Company.
Muzaffar Jung, a claimant to the throne of Hyderabad, sought support from the French to consolidate his position. In 1751, he signed the Treaty of Machilipatnam with the French, granting them territorial concessions in the region of Hyderabad. This treaty allowed the French to establish their presence and control certain areas in Hyderabad.
The French took advantage of this concession and expanded their influence in the region, establishing trade relations and fortifying their positions. However, their control was not long-lasting, as the British gradually gained the upper hand in the conflicts with the French and emerged as the dominant power in India.
Therefore, it was the French trading company that was granted territorial concessions by Muzaffar Jung, the Nizam of Hyderabad.
