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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.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blanks:
In 1717, the Mughal emperor granted the United East India Company the right to carry on duty-free trade in __________, ________, and ________.
Fill in the blanks:
Bengal in the 18th century was the _______ and the most _________ province in India.
Choose the correct answer:
The Battle of Plassey was fought in _______.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why were European traders attracted to the Bengal province in the 18th century?
Answer the following question briefly:
Mir Qasim was a competent ruler, determined to free himself from foreign control. In this context answer the following:
Trace the events from the outbreak of war (1763) between Mir Qasim and the British up to the Battle of Buxar in 1764.
Answer the following question briefly:
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.
Why did Siraj-ud-Daulah lose the Battle of Plassey?
What was the result of the British victory in the Battle of Buxar?
Match the Contents of Column A Column B.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Shuja-ud-daulah | (a) Nawab of Bengal |
| 2. Shah Alam II | (b) Founder of British Empire in India |
| 3. Mir Qasim | (c) 1765 |
| 4. Siraj-ud-daulah | (d) 1765–1772 |
| 5. Battle of Plassey | (e) Calcutta |
| 6. Battle of Buxar | (f) Formed an alliance with the Mughal Emperor and Nawab of Awadh. |
| 7. Grant of Diwani | (g) Mughal Emperor |
| 8. Dual Government | (h) Nawab of Awadh |
| 9. Clive | (i) 1757 |
| 10. Forth William | (j) 1764 |
Answer the following question:
Why did Mir Jafar enter into a conflict with the English East India Company?
