Which of the following battles is considered the formal beginning of the British Raj in India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Battle of Plassey.
- The Battle of Plassey fought on June 23, 1757, is considered the formal beginning of the British Raj in India. This battle was a decisive victory for the British East India Company under the leadership of Robert Clive against the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daula.
- The victory allowed the British to establish significant political and military control over Bengal, which was one of the richest provinces of India at the time.