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Which battle marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India?

  1. A
    Battle of Panipat
  2. B
    Battle of Buxar
  3. C
    Battle of Wandiwash
  4. D
    Battle of Plassey

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The Battle of Plassey, fought on 23 June 1757, resulted in a decisive victory for the British East India Company under Robert Clive over the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. This event is universally regarded as the true starting point of British political hegemony and colonial rule in India.

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Which battle marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India?
A
Battle of Panipat
B
Battle of Buxar
C
Battle of Wandiwash
D
Battle of Plassey

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