Question
Download Solution PDFOne of the main reasons for the defeat of Nawab Siraj-ud-daulah in the Battle of Plassey was that the forces led by ______, one of his commanders, never fought the battle.
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Mir Jafar.
Important Points
- The Battle of Plassey was fought in the year 1757.
- It was fought between Siraj-Ud-Daulah (Nawab of Bengal) and East India Company lead by Robert Clive.
Key Points
- The Battle of Plassey become famous because it was the first major victory the Company won in India.
- Another reason for the defeat was that Clive had managed to secure the support of Mir Jafar by promising to make him the Nawab after crushing Siraj-Ud-Daulah.
Additional Information
- Mir Jafar was made the puppet ruler of the Britishers but he could not prove himself.
- Then, the Britishers removed Mir Jafar and made Mir Qasim the Nawab of Bengal but he also complained about the policies of Britishers.
- Another famous battle took place between Mir Qasim and East India Company i.e Battle of Buxar in 1764.
- And again Mir Jafar was made the Nawab of Bengal by Britishers.
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