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प्रश्न
Why did Siraj-ud-Daulah lose the Battle of Plassey?
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उत्तर
Siraj-ud-Daulah and Robert Clive marched with their forces to Plassey. But a major part of the Nawab’s army under the command of Mir Jafar did not take any part in the battle. Realizing that he had been betrayed, Siraj-ud-Daulah fled away from the battlefield.
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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.
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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Alivardi Khan was succeeded by __________.
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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?
Answer the following question briefly:
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.
Answer the following question briefly:
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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.
What was the result of the British victory in the Battle of Buxar?
State the following Statement is True or False:
The Battle of Buxar led to the foundation of British empire in India.
Answer the following question:
What were the results and significance of the Battle of Buxar?
