MCQ Answer
A. 1765 AD
B. 1780 AD
C. 1757 AD
Correct
Explanation
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, in Bengal. Robert Clive, representing the British East India Company, defeated the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daula, and his French allies. This victory is widely considered the starting point of British political dominance in India, as it allowed the East India Company to consolidate control over the wealthy province of Bengal and eventually expand its influence across the entire subcontinent.
D. 1755 AD
Correct Answer
1757 AD