In which year was Battle of Plassey fought?

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  1. 1763 
  2. 1757 
  3. 1766
  4. 1756

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Option 2 : 1757 
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The correct answer is 1757

Key Points

  • 1757 is the year when the Battle of Plassey was fought.
  • The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies.
  • This battle marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India.
  • It took place on 23rd June 1757, at Plassey on the banks of the Bhagirathi River.

Additional Information

  • The British East India Company was led by Robert Clive in this battle.
  • The victory at Plassey helped the British East India Company to establish control over the Bengal region.
  • This battle is considered a pivotal event in the establishment of British rule in India.
  • The defeat of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah led to the consolidation of British power in the Indian subcontinent.
  • The political and military success of the British East India Company in India laid the foundation for the eventual establishment of the British Raj.
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