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Which of the following was/were the reason(s) for the British conquest of Sindh?

1. Anglo-Russian rivalry in Europe and Asia

2. Commercial possibilities of the River Sindh

3. Sindh not accepting subsidiary alliance

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Conquest of Sindh :

The conquest of Sindh occurred as a result of the growing Anglo-Russian rivalry in Europe and Asia and the consequent British fears that Russia might attack India through Afghanistan or Persia. To counter Russia, the British Government decided to increase its influence in Afghanistan and Persia.
It further felt that this policy could be successfully pursued only if Sindh was brought under British control. The commercial possibilities of the river Sindh were an additional attraction.
The roads and rivers of Sindh were opened to ‘British trade by a treaty in 1832.
The chiefs of Sindh, known as Amirs, were made to sign a Subsidiary Alliance in 1839.