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Which Nawab of Bengal was in power at the time of the Battle of Plassey?
Which Nawab of Bengal was in power at the time of the Battle of Plassey?
- Jagat Seth
- Alivardi Khan
- Siraj-ud-Daulah (correct)
- Murshid Quli Khan
What was one of the key motivations for the British East India Company to engage in the Battle of Plassey?
What was one of the key motivations for the British East India Company to engage in the Battle of Plassey?
- To promote local artisans and trade
- To gain direct control over the Mughal Empire
- To protect the Nawabs from foreign invaders
- To establish a puppet ruler and expand their trade influence (correct)
What was the primary action taken by Siraj-ud-Daulah in response to the British East India Company's activities?
What was the primary action taken by Siraj-ud-Daulah in response to the British East India Company's activities?
- Marching against the Company’s fort at Calcutta (correct)
- Negotiating treaties with the British
- Opening trade negotiations with European powers
- Forming alliances with neighboring states
Who led the British forces during the Battle of Plassey?
Who led the British forces during the Battle of Plassey?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Plassey for the British East India Company?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Plassey for the British East India Company?
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Battle of Plassey
Battle of Plassey
A significant battle in 1757 between the British East India Company and Siraj-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Bengal, leading to the Company's victory and increased power.
Siraj-ud-Daulah
Siraj-ud-Daulah
The Nawab of Bengal who opposed the British East India Company.
British East India Company
British East India Company
A powerful trading company that sought to expand its influence in India, leading to conflict with local rulers.
Nawab of Bengal
Nawab of Bengal
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Robert Clive
Robert Clive
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Study Notes
The Battle of Plassey
- The conflict between the British East India Company and the Nawabs of Bengal intensified throughout the 18th century.
- Following the death of Aurangzeb, Bengal nawabs asserted their power.
- Murshid Quli Khan, Alivardi Khan, and Siraj-ud-Daulah ruled Bengal.
- Siraj-ud-Daulah became Nawab in 1756.
- The Company and Siraj-ud-Daulah disagreed economically, and the company wanted to expand their influence.
- The Company was worried about Siraj-ud-Daulah’s power and wanted a puppet ruler.
- The Company tried to support Siraj-ud-Daulah’s rivals.
- Siraj-ud-Daulah demanded the Company stop interfering in politics, stop fortification, and pay revenue.
- Negotiations failed, resulting in Siraj-ud-Daulah marching with 30,000 troops to Kasimbazar, capturing Company officials, seizing warehouses, disarming Englishmen, and blockading ships.
- The Company’s forces, under Robert Clive, retaliated.
- Robert Clive led the Company’s army to the Battle of Plassey in 1757.
- The Company's motivation was expansion and control, while Siraj-ud-Daulah aimed to limit British power and revenue claims.
- The Battle of Plassey resulted in the victory of the Company, and the defeat of Sirajuddaulah.
- The factors for the Company's victory included their superior military resources, and Siraj-ud-Daulah's flawed military strategy.
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