The immediate cause of the Battle of Plassey was

A. The English attempts to strengthen their fortifications at Fort William

B. The English support and asylum to the political rivals of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah

C. Misuse of Dastaks (passes for free trade) by the Company and its officials

D. Siraj-ud-Daulah's attack on Fort William and capture of Calcutta (Alinagar)

Answer: Option D

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. Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah at Plassey in 1757 and captured Calcutta.