Question

Who was Mir Jafar? How was he responsible for the defeat of Nabob of Sirajuddaulah in the Battle of Plassey?

Answer 1

Mir Jafar

Explanation:

• Mir Jafar Ali khan Bhadur was a military general , he was the first Nawab of bengal under British Influence.
• He conspired with British against Siraj Ud Daullah, in the battle of plassey.
• He was the chief of the Army under Nawab of bengal , he joined hands with British and simply did not take part in the battle .
• As a result, Nawab's small army was defeated in the battle of Plassey in 1757.
• He gained military support from British until 1760 but failed to satisfy their demands.