In which year was the pivotal Battle of Plassey fought, establishing British East India Company political influence in Bengal?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1757
- Step 1: The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 between Robert Clive's British forces and Siraj-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Bengal.
Answer
1757.
Why not the others: 1764 was the Battle of Buxar; 1857 was the Sepoy Mutiny (First War of Independence); and 1761 was the Third Battle of Panipat.
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