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Q: In the Battle of Plassey, who led the troops of the British East India Company?
  • A. Neville chamberlain
  • B. Robert Clive
  • C. Allan Cunningham
  • D. James Alexander
Correct Answer: Option B - The Battle of Plassey was fought at Plassey, on the banks of Bhagirathi river near Calcutta on 23 June 1757. Battle of Plassey fought in 1757 was a major turning point in modern Indian history that led to the consolidation of British rule in India. This battle was fought between the East India Company headed by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-ud-Daulah) and his French Troop. After the defeat at Plassey, Sirajuddaulah was assassinated and Mir Jafar made the Nawab. Mughal emperor Alamgir-II was ruling the empire when Battle of Plassey took place. As a result of the war of Plassey, the French were no longer a significant force in Bengal. In 1759, the British defeated a larger French Garrison at Masulipatam, securing the Northern Circars. By 1759, Mir Jafar felt that his position as a subordinate to the British could not be tolerated. After this Battle, the trade of the East India company expanded.
B. The Battle of Plassey was fought at Plassey, on the banks of Bhagirathi river near Calcutta on 23 June 1757. Battle of Plassey fought in 1757 was a major turning point in modern Indian history that led to the consolidation of British rule in India. This battle was fought between the East India Company headed by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-ud-Daulah) and his French Troop. After the defeat at Plassey, Sirajuddaulah was assassinated and Mir Jafar made the Nawab. Mughal emperor Alamgir-II was ruling the empire when Battle of Plassey took place. As a result of the war of Plassey, the French were no longer a significant force in Bengal. In 1759, the British defeated a larger French Garrison at Masulipatam, securing the Northern Circars. By 1759, Mir Jafar felt that his position as a subordinate to the British could not be tolerated. After this Battle, the trade of the East India company expanded.

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The Battle of Plassey was fought at Plassey, on the banks of Bhagirathi river near Calcutta on 23 June 1757. Battle of Plassey fought in 1757 was a major turning point in modern Indian history that led to the consolidation of British rule in India. This battle was fought between the East India Company headed by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-ud-Daulah) and his French Troop. After the defeat at Plassey, Sirajuddaulah was assassinated and Mir Jafar made the Nawab. Mughal emperor Alamgir-II was ruling the empire when Battle of Plassey took place. As a result of the war of Plassey, the French were no longer a significant force in Bengal. In 1759, the British defeated a larger French Garrison at Masulipatam, securing the Northern Circars. By 1759, Mir Jafar felt that his position as a subordinate to the British could not be tolerated. After this Battle, the trade of the East India company expanded.