Who was the Nawab of Bengal during the Battle of Plassey?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Siraj ud Daulah
Siraj ud Daulah was the Nawab of Bengal when the Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757. He opposed the growing privileges and interference of the East India Company but was defeated after internal betrayal. Mir Qasim became important later, Alivardi Khan was his predecessor, and Shuja ud Daulah was the Nawab of Awadh. Hence option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Siraj ud Daulah
Why is this the correct answer?
Siraj ud Daulah was the Nawab of Bengal when the Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757. He opposed the growing privileges and interference of the East India Company but was defeated after internal betrayal. Mir Qasim became important later, Alivardi Khan was his predecessor, and Shuja ud Daulah was the Nawab of Awadh. Hence option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 History question. Chapter: Colonialism and the Countryside: Exploring Official Archives. Topic: Colonial rule in rural India.
