Question

6 Why was the Battle of plassey fought?
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Answer 1

Explanation:

It was fought between the East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-dhaula. East India Company got a decisive victory over the Nawab and his allies. The reason for the Battle of Plassey was that the servants of the company were indulged in abuse of dastaks in inland trade and not paying duty.

Answer 2

Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah at Plassey in 1757 and captured Calcutta. The battle was preceded by an attack on British-controlled Calcutta by Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah and the Black Hole massacre. ... Tensions and suspicions between Siraj-ud-daulah and the British culminated in the Battle of Plassey.