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Download Solution PDFThe war that spread beyond Southern India and into Bengal, where British forces under Robert Clive recaptured Calcutta from Nawab Sirajud-Daulah, who had the support of French, was ______.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is The Battle of Plassey in 1757
Key Points
- The Battle of Plassey was fought between the East India Company headed by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-Ud-Daulah.
- The rampant misuse of trade privileges (Dustak) by EIC officials and the fortification of Calcutta by the Britishers infuriated Siraj. The continuing misconduct by EIC against Siraj-Ud-Daulah led to the battle of Plassey in 1757.
- Robert Clive forged a secret alliance with the traitors of the Nawab - Mir Jafar, RaiDurlabh, Jagat Seth. It strengthened the English position. So the English victory in the Battle of Plassey (1757) was decided before the battle was even fought.
- After the Battle of Plassey, the Britishers virtually monopolized the trade and commerce of Bengal.
Additional Information
- Shuja-Ud-Daula -
- He was Nawab of Avadh (Oudh) and took the title Nawab Wazir.
- He was son of Nawab Safdarjang.
- He is associated with the Battle of Buxar.
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