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British conquest of Bengal: Year of the Battle of Plassey. Identify the year in which the Battle of Plassey was fought between the British and Siraj-ud-Daulah. Choose the correct option.

Q: British conquest of Bengal: Year of the Battle of Plassey. Identify the year in which the Battle of Plassey was fought between the British and Siraj-ud-Daulah. Choose the correct option.

Given data Battle of Plassey — turning point in British rule in India. Reasoning The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757. Final Answer 1757

Difficulty: Easy

1757
1764
1707
1748

Correct Answer: 1757

Explanation:

Given data

Battle of Plassey — turning point in British rule in India.

Reasoning
The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757.

Final Answer
1757

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