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Q · British RuleMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements about the Battle of Plassey (1757): 1. It was fought between Siraj-ud-Daulah and the East India Company. 2. Robert Clive led the British forces. 3. The British received Diwani rights after this battle. Which of the above statements are correct?
TopicBritish Rule
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Diwani rights came after the Battle of Buxar (1764) and the Treaty of Allahabad (1765), not Plassey.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only