The East India Company came to India in 1600s, but established control only in _____ after the Battle of Plassey when it took over the province of Bengal.
a. 1853
b. 1757
c. 1658
d. 1702
Answers
The correct answer is option - b - 1757
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
>> The Battle of Plassey was took place in 1757 at Plassey near Calcutta.
>> This battle was fought between British and Nawab of Bengal, Siraj ud daula.
>> One of the main reasons for this battle was the black hole tragedy.
>> As, British wanted to replace Sirajuddaula with a puppet hence they bribed Mir Jafar, commander in chief of Siraj ud daula.
>> On 23 June in 1757 Sirajuddaula was killed by Robert Clive.
>> After the dealth of Sirajuddaula the East India company took over the province of Bengal.
>> This was the starting of new era in Indian History. As, British started conquering India.
Answer:
the East India Company came to India in 1600, but established control only in 1757 after the Battle of Plassey when it took over the province of Bengal