Q. Battle of Plassey (23rd June 1757) was caused by
(a) Inept policies of Siraj-ud-daulah
(b) Invasion of Marathas
(c) Conspiracy of Jagat Seth, Mir Jafar against the Nawab
(d) Imperialist ambition of British merchants to intervene in Bengal polity.
Ans: (d) Imperialist ambition of British merchants to intervene in Bengal polity.
Explanation: The battle was between Siraj ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, and the British East India Company. The battle took place after the attack and plunder of Calcutta by Siraj-ud-daulah and the Black Hole of Calcutta tragedy. The troubles between Siraj-ud-daulah and the British led to the Battle of Plassey.
