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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:
Why is this battle considered a major turning point in the history of India?
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उत्तर
The Battle of Plassey was a major turning point in the history of India:
- It paved the way for the establishment of British rule in Bengal and, eventually, the rest of India.
- It transformed a trading company into political power.
- It provided the British with the vast resources of Bengal, which helped them to win the Third Carnatic war and other expeditions 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 ________.
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 |
Choose the correct answer:
Alivardi Khan was succeeded by __________.
Answer the following question in one or two words/sentences:
Why did the farman of 1717 become a bone of contention between the nawabs of Bengal and the British Company?
Answer the following question briefly:
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?
What plot did Robert Clive hatch to remove Siraj-ud- Daulah?
Why did Siraj-ud-Daulah lose the Battle of Plassey?
When and between whom was the Battle of Buxar fought?
Answer the following question:
What were the causes of Conflict between Siraj-ud-daulah and the English?
Answer the following question:
Describe the circumstances that led to the Battle of Buxar.
