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1.
The Battle of Plassey was fought in
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey, 23 June 1757, was a decisive British East India Company victory over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies, establishing Company rule in South Asia which expanded over much of the Indies for the next 190 years. The battle took place at Palashi, Bengal, on the river banks of the Bhagirathi River, about 150 km north of Calcutta, near Murshidabad, then capital of undivided Bengal. The belligerents were Siraj-ud-daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company.
Discussion:
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Vishal joshi said:
6 years ago
The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757, under the leadership of Robert Clive which was possible due to the defection of Mir Jafar Ali Khan. The battle helped the Company seize control of Bengal.
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Vilas.ss brother's said:
1 decade ago
I want to ask one question, in the 1757 Plassey battle during but which British governor had attended?
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Suresh said:
1 decade ago
The Battle of Plassey, 23 June 1757, was a decisive British East India Company victory over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies.
The battle took place at Palashi, Bengal, on the river banks of the Bhagirathi River, about 150 km north of Calcutta, near Murshidabad, then capital of undivided Bengal.
The battle took place at Palashi, Bengal, on the river banks of the Bhagirathi River, about 150 km north of Calcutta, near Murshidabad, then capital of undivided Bengal.
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Raksha said:
1 decade ago
The correct answer is A, the battle was did on 1757.
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Akash gutta said:
1 decade ago
Yeah you are right. Bangladesh is considered that time east bengal.
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Shweta said:
1 decade ago
It was a true?
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Prahallad said:
1 decade ago
Who is the leader of east India company?
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Ramesh said:
1 decade ago
Ya you are right Bangladesh is considered that time east Bengal.
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Non said:
1 decade ago
Nice One Suresh, Thanks for the knowledge sharing
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Kiran Pingale said:
1 decade ago
Was only conspiracy of british & Mir jafar responsible for plassy victory by british? Or any other reason? Please tell me.
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