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Who was the Nawab of Bengal during the 'Battle of Plassey' in 1757?

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

Answer options

  1. Alivardi Khan
  2. Mir Jafar
  3. Siraj-ud-Daulah
  4. Mir Qasim

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Siraj-ud-Daulah

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Siraj-ud-Daulah šŸ“š Explanation: Siraj-ud-Daulah's defeat at Plassey was a direct result of the conspiracy between Robert Clive and the Nawab's own commander, Mir Jafar. The battle was a major turning point that paved the way for British political dominance in Bengal. Following the battle, the British installed Mir Jafar as a puppet Nawab and secured immense commercial and territorial concessions.