NDA 2022 General Knowledge question

Which one of the following battles could be seen as laying the formal foundation of the British Raj in India?

(A)Third Battle of Panipat
(B)Battle of PlasseyCorrect
(C)Battle of Buxar
(D)Revolt of 1857

Answer: (B)

Solution

At Plassey in 1757 Robert Clive defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, and the Company became the real power in Bengal; this is regarded as the foundation of British rule in India.

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Question ID VK-032194