Question : The war that spread beyond Southern India and into Bengal, where British forces under Robert Clive recaptured Calcutta from Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, who had the support of the French, was ______.
Option 1: The Battle of Buxar in 1764
Option 2: The Battle of Plassey in 1757
Option 3: The Battle of Wandiwash in 1760
Option 4: The Battle of Adyar in 1746
Correct Answer: The Battle of Plassey in 1757
Solution : The correct answer is The Battle of Plassey in 1757 .
The Battle of Plassey, which occurred on June 23, 1757, marked a significant triumph for the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, against the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. This decisive victory was facilitated by the defection of Mir Jafar, who served as the commander-in-chief under Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah.
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