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<h1 class="ql-align-center">Raja Chait Singh</h1> <h2>Context:</h2> <ul><li>In his speech at Kashi, PM has referred to several historical episodes including the battle between Salar Masud and Raja Suhaldev and the conflict between Governor-general Warren Hastings and Raja Chait Singh.</li></ul> <h2>About:</h2> <ul><li>By the late 18th century, Benaras had declared independence from the Nawab of Awadh.</li></ul> <ul><li>In 1771, Maharaja Chait Singh succeeded to the throne of Banaras with the help of British authorities.</li></ul> <ul><li>Two years later, the Maharaja transferred the domain to the East India Company under the control of Hastings. When faced with the need for resources to fight the Mysore War against Hyder Ali, Hastings pressed Maharaja Chait Singh to make additional revenue payments and supply troops in 1778 and 1779.</li></ul> <ul><li>When Singh failed to comply, Hastings marched to Benaras with his troops to confront the king. Several of Hastings’ men were killed in the conflict and, left with no other option, the governor-general was forced to retreat.</li></ul>