Question

A history student reads that the British East India Company defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah in a battle in 1757 that marked the beginning of British rule in India. Which battle was it?

1.
Battle of Plassey
2.
Battle of Haldighati
3.
Battle of Buxar
4.
Battle of Panipat
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Option 1 : Battle of Plassey

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सही उत्तर Battle of Plassey है।

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The Battle of Plassey in 1757, in which the British East India Company defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah, marked the beginning of British rule in India.

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Question:

A history student reads that the British East India Company defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah in a battle in 1757 that marked the beginning of British rule in India. Which battle was it?

1.
Battle of Plassey
2.
Battle of Haldighati
3.
Battle of Buxar
4.
Battle of Panipat

Correct Answer: Battle of Plassey

The Battle of Plassey in 1757, in which the British East India Company defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah, marked the beginning of British rule in India.

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