- Causes for Plassey included the British misuse of trade privileges (farman), lack of respect for the Nawab's authority, and competition with the French. - The fortification of Calcutta without permission was a direct provocation that led Siraj-ud-Daulah to attack and capture Calcutta in 1756. - The recapture of Calcutta by Clive and the subsequent conspiracy and battle at Plassey followed this event.
Which one of the following was the cause of the Battle of Plassey ?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2010 · Topic: East India Company and Nawab of Bengal (The Battle of Plassey (1757): Causes, Course, and Immediate Aftermath)
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Answer: C. The English began to fortify Calcutta
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