Complete the sentence about Battle of Plassey with the correct year: In September ______, Mahé de La Bourdonnais landed off Madras with a naval squadron and laid siege to the port city.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 1746
In September 1746 Mahé de La Bourdonnais landed off Madras with a naval squadron and laid siege to the port. Madras's defences were weak and the garrison surrendered after three days of bombardment.
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