Battle Of Plassey Flashcards
(26 cards)
What year did the Battle of Plassey take place?
1757
Who was the British commander at the Battle of Plassey?
Robert Clive
True or False: The Battle of Buxar occurred before the Battle of Plassey.
False
Fill in the blank: The Battle of Buxar was fought in the year ______.
1764
Which Indian ruler faced the British at the Battle of Plassey?
Siraj ud-Daulah
What was a key factor in the British victory at the Battle of Plassey?
Betrayal of Indian allies
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a consequence of the Battle of Plassey? A) Establishment of British rule in India B) Indian independence C) Formation of the Mughal Empire D) None of the above
A) Establishment of British rule in India
Who were the main opponents in the Battle of Buxar?
British East India Company, Shuja-ud-Daula, Mir Qasim
True or False: The Battle of Buxar solidified British control over Bengal.
True
What was the outcome of the Battle of Plassey?
British victory and control over Bengal
Fill in the blank: The British East India Company gained significant power in India after the Battle of ______.
Plassey
What was the strategic importance of the Battle of Buxar?
It established British dominance in northern India.
Who was the Nawab of Bengal during the Battle of Buxar?
Mir Qasim
Multiple Choice: Which treaty followed the Battle of Buxar? A) Treaty of Allahabad B) Treaty of Versailles C) Treaty of Paris D) Treaty of Ghent
A) Treaty of Allahabad
What did the Treaty of Allahabad grant to the British?
The right to collect revenue in Bengal
True or False: The Battle of Plassey involved a large-scale military confrontation.
False
Fill in the blank: The Battle of Plassey was primarily a ______ battle.
deceptive
Who betrayed Siraj ud-Daulah during the Battle of Plassey?
Mir Jafar
What was one immediate effect of the Battle of Plassey on Indian politics?
The decline of Mughal authority
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major result of the Battle of Buxar? A) Expansion of the Mughal Empire B) Establishment of British dominance C) Rise of the Marathas D) None of the above
B) Establishment of British dominance
What was the primary goal of the British East India Company in India during the 18th century?
To expand trade and territorial control
Fill in the blank: The Battle of Buxar marked the beginning of British ______ in India.
colonial rule
Who was the Mughal Emperor during the time of the Battle of Buxar?
Shah Alam II
True or False: The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757.
True
