Question

The Battle of Plassey was fought in the year.

• A. 1761
• B. 1757
• C. 1760
• D. 1764

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 1757

Palasi (modern name - Plassey) battlefield is located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River in Nadia district of West Bengal. On 23 June 1757, the troops of the British East India Company led by Robert Clive defeated Nawab of Bengal Sirajuddaulah, in the historic battle of Plassey.