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प्रश्न
Answer the following question briefly:
The Battle of Plassey was a major turning point in the history of India. In this context answer the following question:
Give an account of the events leading from the conspiracy to replace Siraj-ud-Daulah to his eventual defeat in the Battle of Plassey.
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उत्तर
The Battle of Plassey fought on June 23, 1757, was a major turning point in Indian history. It was preceded by a series of conspiratorial events. The British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, conspired with Siraj-ud-Daulah's disgruntled generals and nobles, including Mir Jafar. Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, had antagonized the British and his own court with his policies. The conspiracy aimed to replace Siraj-ud-Daulah with Mir Jafar, who promised support to the British. On the battlefield, Mir Jafar and his troops betrayed Siraj-ud-Daulah, leading to his defeat and eventual execution. This victory allowed the British to gain significant control over Bengal and laid the foundation for British colonial rule in India.
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Match the Column:
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Carnatic Wars | (a) Warren Hastings |
| 2. Farman | (b) duty-free trade |
| 3. Roberts Clive | (c) reconquered Calcutta |
| 4. Battle of Plassey | (d) Siraj-ud-Daulah |
| 5. Battle of Buxar | (e) Anglo-French rivalry |
| 6. Governor of Bengal | (f) Mir Qasim |
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Why were European traders attracted to the Bengal province in the 18th century?
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State the political significance of the Battle of Buxar.
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Mir Qasim was a competent ruler, determined to free himself from foreign control. In this context answer the following:
What steps did Mir Qasim take to strengthen his position? Why did he abolish all duties on internal trade?
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Mir Qasim was a competent ruler, determined to free himself from foreign control. In this context answer the following:
Explain the importance of the Battle of Buxar.
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With reference to the Treaty of Allahabad and its impact, answer the following:
Explain how the treaty between Robert Clive and the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II legalized English East India’s Company’s control over Bengal.
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With reference to the Treaty of Allahabad and its impact, answer the following:
Give an account of the events that followed the death of Mir Jafar, leading to the establishment of the Company as the real ruler of Bengal.
This picture portrays a momentous event in 1765, involving a British Governor and a Mughal emperor wherein the Mughal emperor is conveying the grant of the Diwani to the governor.
What is the importance of this battle?
What was the result of the British victory in the Battle of Buxar?
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Why did Mir Jafar enter into a conflict with the English East India Company?
