The immediate cause of the Battle of Plassey was
A
The English attempts to strengthen their fortifications at Fort William
B
The English support and asylum to the political rivals of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah
C
Misuse of Dastaks (passes for free trade) by the Company and its officials
D
Siraj-ud-Daulah's attack on Fort William and capture of Calcutta (Alinagar)
Correct Answer: Siraj-ud-Daulah's attack on Fort William and capture of Calcutta (Alinagar)
The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757, under the leadership of Robert Clive. Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah at Plassey in 1757 and captured Calcutta.