Which ruler of Bengal was defeated by the British at the Battle of Plassey (1757)?

A. Siraj-ud-Daulah ✓
B. Mir Qasim
C. Shuja-ud-Daulah
D. Alivardi Khan

Correct answer

A. Siraj-ud-Daulah

Explanation

Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, was defeated by Robert Clive's forces at Plassey in 1757, marking the start of British political control in India.