Question

Which of the following did Siraj-ud-Daulah do when the East India Company refused to pay taxes for their private trade?

• A. Locked the warehouse of the Company
• B. Took the Company's employees hostage
• C. Brought in support of the French
• D. Blockaded ships with the Company's goods

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Blockaded ships with the Company's goods

The East India Company tried to interfere in internal politics by backing Siraj-ud-Daulah's rival's claim to Bengal's leadership. On top of this, the Company was stockpiling weapons and refused to pay tributes or taxes. Siraj Ud Daulah marched with 30,000 soldiers to the factory at Kasimbazar. The Company's employees were held hostage by the Nawab. He locked their warehouse, took away their weapons, and blockaded their ships.