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Who were the successors of Murshid Quli Khan as the Nawab of Bengal?
Alivardi Khan and then Sirajuddaulah were the successors of Murshid Quli Khan as the Nawab of Bengal.
What was the outcome of the conflicts between the East India Company and the nawabs of Bengal?
The conflicts between the East India Company and the nawabs of Bengal culminated in the famous Battle of Plassey, which resulted in the defeat of Sirajuddaulah and the East India Company gaining control over Bengal.
What were the reasons for the conflict between the East India Company and the nawabs of Bengal?
The conflict between the East India Company and the nawabs of Bengal intensified as the Bengal nawabs asserted their power and autonomy after the death of Aurangzeb. They refused to grant the Company concessions, demanded large tributes for the Company’s right to trade, denied it any right to mint coins, and stopped it from extending its fortifications.
Who were the three nawabs of Bengal who succeeded Murshid Quli Khan and opposed the East India Company's demands for trade concessions and taxes?
Alivardi Khan, Sirajuddaulah, and Mir Jafar
What were the demands of the nawabs of Bengal that the East India Company refused to grant, leading to conflicts and confrontations?
Granting the Company concessions, allowing them to mint coins, and extending their fortifications
What did the East India Company claim was the reason for the conflicts with the nawabs of Bengal, and what were their proposed solutions?
The Company claimed that the unjust demands of the local officials were ruining their trade, and proposed to expand their settlements, buy up villages, and rebuild their forts
Test your knowledge of Bengal's history with this quiz on the conflict between the Company and the nawabs during the early eighteenth century. From the assertive power of the Bengal nawabs to the succession of strong rulers including Murshid Quli Khan, Alivardi Khan, and Sirajuddaulah, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the region's political landscape and the events that led to the conflict. See if you can identify the key players and their actions in this pivotal moment in
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