Question : The Battle of Plassey was fought in year
Option 1: 1775
Option 2: 1757
Option 3: 1761
Option 4: 1576
Correct Answer: 1757
Solution : The correct answer is 1757.
The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between East India company led by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal Sirajuddaula. In this war Mir Jafar defected to East India company which led to the defeat of Sirajuddaula. This was a turning point in the history of India because it led to the decline of native forces against any foreign army and it highlighted the shortcomings of the Indian administrative setup under Nawabs.
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