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.
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 the French, was the Battle of Plassey.
The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, marked a significant victory for the British East India Company and laid the foundation for British dominance in Bengal and later across India.