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Statewise GK · Q57

West Bengal GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 57

Q57

Battle of Plassey was fought on

A.
23rd June, 1770
B.
23rd June, 1757
Answer
C.
3rd May, 1757
D.
3rd May, 1770

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
On 23rd June 1757, Siraj-ud-Daulah's army with 50,000 soldiers, 40 cannons and 10 war elephants was defeated by 3000 soldiers of British India Company's Colonel Robert Clive in the Battle of Plassey.