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The 'Battle of Plassey' took place in which year?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1757
  2. 1764
  3. 1761
  4. 1748

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1757

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) 1757 šŸ“š Explanation: The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757. It was a decisive victory for the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, over the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, and his French allies. This battle is historically significant as it laid the foundation of British rule in India. The Nawab was defeated largely due to the betrayal of his commander-in-chief, Mir Jafar.