Question

The British East India Company became masters of Bengal after_____________ .

• A. The Battle of Plassey
• B. The Third Battle of Panipat
• C. The Battle of Buxar
• D. The Battle of Wandiwash

Answer 1

The correct option is A The Battle of Plassey

The British victory under Robert Clive at Plassey in Bengal was a crucial event in the history of India. It was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757. The British after the victory acquired significant concessions for previous losses and revenue from trade which was later used for the expansion of the British empire.