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The famous 'Palaashi' (Plassey) conspiracy of 1757, which culminated in the Battle of Plassey, involved Robert Clive colluding with which disaffected commander of Siraj-ud-Daulah's army?
A. Mir Jafar✓ Correct Answer
B. Mir Qasim
C. Shuja-ud-Daulah
D. Omichund
💡 Solution & Explanation
Robert Clive orchestrated the downfall of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah in 1757 by secretly aligning with Mir Jafar, the commander-in-chief of the Bengal forces, by offering him the nawabship in exchange for military betrayal at Plassey. Other figures like Mir Qasim were installed later by the British following subsequent political maneuvers, while Omichund acted as a wealthy merchant and negotiator rather than a military commander. This victory laid the foundation of British political dominion over Indian territory.
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