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When did the Battle of Plassey take place?
When did the Battle of Plassey take place?
- 23 June 1757 (correct)
- 4 July 1776
- 30 September 1742
- 15 August 1765
What was the role of Mir Jafar in the Battle of Plassey?
What was the role of Mir Jafar in the Battle of Plassey?
- Remained loyal to the Nawab of Bengal
- Surrendered to the Nawab of Bengal
- Led the French allies against the British East India Company
- Defected and supported the British East India Company (correct)
Who was the leader of the British East India Company during the Battle of Plassey?
Who was the leader of the British East India Company during the Battle of Plassey?
- Charles Cornwallis
- Arthur Wellesley
- William Hastings
- Robert Clive (correct)
Where did the Battle of Plassey take place?
Where did the Battle of Plassey take place?
Who was the Nawab of Bengal defeated at the Battle of Plassey?
Who was the Nawab of Bengal defeated at the Battle of Plassey?
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Battle of Plassey date
Battle of Plassey date
The Battle of Plassey took place on June 23, 1757.
Mir Jafar's role
Mir Jafar's role
Mir Jafar sided with the British East India Company during the Battle of Plassey.
British leader at Plassey
British leader at Plassey
Robert Clive led the British East India Company forces.
Battle of Plassey location
Battle of Plassey location
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Nawab defeated at Plassey
Nawab defeated at Plassey
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Study Notes
The Battle of Plassey
- The Battle of Plassey took place on June 23, 1757.
The Role of Mir Jafar
- Mir Jafar, the commander of the Nawab's army, betrayed Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal, by not fighting against the British.
The British East India Company
- Robert Clive was the leader of the British East India Company during the Battle of Plassey.
Location of the Battle
- The Battle of Plassey took place in Palashi, Bengal, India.
Defeat of the Nawab of Bengal
- Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal, was defeated at the Battle of Plassey.
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Test your knowledge of the Battle of Plassey and the British East India Company's influence in Bengal with this quiz. Explore the key players, alliances, and outcomes of this pivotal battle in 1757.
