Question

Critically analyse Mir Jafar’s role in the Battle of Plassey?

Answer 1

mir jafar was the commander of Sirrajdullah's army. he was mixed with British

Answer 2

Robert Clive bribed Mir Jafar, the commander in chief of the Nawab's army, and also promised him to make him Nawab of Bengal. He defeated the Nawab at Plassey in 1757 and captured Calcutta. The battle was preceded by the attack on British-controlled Calcutta by Nawab Siraj-ud-daulah and the Black Hole massacre.