The formal British rule in India is understood to have commenced in 1757, after the Battle of ______.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. The Battle of Plassey.
The Battle of Plassey was fought in north-eastern India on 23 June 1757.
It was fought by the East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-Ud-Daulah).
The East India Company was then headed by Robert Clive.