Q16
Where did the so-called 'Black Hole Tragedy' take place ?
A.
Daccan
B.
Monghyr
C.
Calcutta
AnswerD.
Murshidabad
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The Black Hole tragedy took place at Fort William in Calcutta in the year 1756. The Background: The Nawab of Bengal gave The East India Company certain special rights as traders in Calcutta and allowed them to build a small fort (the Company named it Fort William) and maintain a small army.