Question

The Battle of Plassey is very 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 1

The correct option is C It laid the foundation for British rule in India

Battle of Plassey in Bengal, on 23 June, 1757, was a crucial event in the history of India. It was the start of nearly two centuries of British rule in India. The British East India Company defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa and a small French force.