Modern Indian History

The Rohilla War (1774)
  1. Rohilkhand was a small kingdom situated in between Oudh and the Marathas.
  2. Its ruler was Hafiz Rahmat Khan.
  3. He concluded a defensive treaty in 1772 with the Nawab of Oudh fearing an attack by the Marathas.
  4. But no such attack took place. But, the Nawab demanded money.
  5. When Rahmat Khan evaded, the Nawab with the help of the British invaded Rohilkhand
  6. Warren Hastings, who sent the British troops against Rohilkhand was severely criticised for his policy on Rohilla affair