The Battle of Plassey is a particularly important event in Indian history because
A. The Nawab of Bengal lost in it
B. It enabled the British to have power in Bengal
C. It laid the foundation for British rule in India
D. It enabled the British to reap higher trade profits
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757, under the leadership of Robert Clive. The battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal, which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years. The Battle of Plassey is a particularly important event in Indian history because it laid the foundation for British rule in India.Related Questions on Modern Indian History
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