The war that spread beyond Southern India and into Bengal, where British forces under Robert Clive recaptured Calcutta from Nawab Sirajud-Daulah, who had the support of French, was ______.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The Battle of Plassey in 1757.
Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India company under the influence of Robert Clive, over the Nawab of Bengal.
Battle took place at Palashi on the banks of Hooghly River (WB).
After this, Bengal was annexed by the British East India company.