Question

c) Between whom was the Battle of Plassey fought? Who was defeated, and why?
d) Describe two reasons why the Europeans came to India,​

Answer 1

Answer:

c) Robert Clive bribed Mir Jafar, the commander-in-chief of the Nawab's army, and also promised him to make him Nawab of Bengal. 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.

d) Trade in Agro-based product like Cotton and handicrafts was the major reason which led to the advent of Europeans.

India was the major source of the spices. ...