East India Company and Nawab of Bengal

1. Which one of the following was the last Governor of Bengal appointed by the Mughal Emperor? [U.P.P.C.S.(Mains ) 2013]

(a) sarfraz Khan
(b) Murshid Quli Khan
(c) Alivardi Khan
(d) Shujanddin Muhammad Khan

Correct Answer: (b) Murshid Quli Khan

Solution:Farrukh Siyar, the Mughal Emperor, promoted Murshid Quli Khan as the Governor of Bengal in 1717. Shujauddin, the son-in-law of Murshid Quli Khan, became the Governor of Bengal after the death of Murshjid quli Khan who was duly ratified by the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah "Rangeela". Hence his Father-in-law was the last Governor of Bengal appointed by Mughal emperor independently.

2. The last Subedar of Bengal, who was appointed by Mughal Emperor- [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre.) 2021]

(a) Murshid Quli Khan
(b) Sarfaraz Khan
(c) Shuja-ud-din Muhammad Khan
(d) Alivardi Khan

Correct Answer: (a) Murshid Quli Khan

Solution:Farrukh Siyar, the Mughal Emperor, promoted Murshid Quli Khan as the Governor of Bengal in 1717. Shujauddin, the son-in-law of Murshid Quli Khan, became the Governor of Bengal after the death of Murshjid quli Khan who was duly ratified by the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah "Rangeela". Hence his Father-in-law was the last Governor of Bengal appointed by Mughal emperor independently.

3. Which of the following war began the consolidation of British supremacy over India ? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1994]

(a) Battle of Buxar
(b) Battle of Plassey
(c) IIIrd Battle of Mysore
(d) Independence Struggle of 1857

Correct Answer: (b) Battle of Plassey

Solution:British supremacy was established in India from the Battle of Plassey. British defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah in the battle of Plassey on 23 June, 1757 under the command of Robert Clive. Nawab's army was under the command of three traitors-Mir Jafar, Yar Latif Khan and Rai Durlabh. Siraj fled form the battlefield to Murshidabad due to adverse circumstances of war. It finally resulted in his defeat. This victory provided instant military and ocmmercial benefits to Britishers. Battle of Plassey set the ground for British political dominion over three leading states of agriculture and Handcrafting: Bihar, Bengal, and Orissa. Battle of Plassey founded the British empire in India, however it was the Battle of Buxar ( 1764 AD) that actually established British superiority in India.

4. The first decisive military success of English East India Company in India is marked by- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

(a) Battle of Buxar
(b) Battle of Plassey
(c) Battle of Panipat
(d) Battle of Haldighati

Correct Answer: (b) Battle of Plassey

Solution:British supremacy was established in India from the Battle of Plassey. British defeated Nawab Sirajuddaulah in the battle of Plassey on 23 June, 1757 under the command of Robert Clive. Nawab's army was under the command of three traitors-Mir Jafar, Yar Latif Khan and Rai Durlabh. Siraj fled form the battlefield to Murshidabad due to adverse circumstances of war. It finally resulted in his defeat. This victory provided instant military and ocmmercial benefits to Britishers. Battle of Plassey set the ground for British political dominion over three leading states of agriculture and Handcrafting: Bihar, Bengal, and Orissa. Battle of Plassey founded the British empire in India, however it was the Battle of Buxar ( 1764 AD) that actually established British superiority in India.

5. The Battle of Plassey was fought in the year. [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007, M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

(a) 1761
(b) 1757
(c) 1760
(d) 1764

Correct Answer: (b) 1757

Solution:British supremacy was established in India from the Battle of Plassey. British defeated Nawab Sirajuddaulah in the battle of Plassey on 23 June, 1757 under the command of Robert Clive. Nawab's army was under the command of three traitors-Mir Jafar, Yar Latif Khan and Rai Durlabh. Siraj fled form the battlefield to Murshidabad due to adverse circumstances of war. It finally resulted in his defeat. This victory provided instant military and ocmmercial benefits to Britishers. Battle of Plassey set the ground for British political dominion over three leading states of agriculture and Handcrafting: Bihar, Bengal, and Orissa. Battle of Plassey founded the British empire in India, however it was the Battle of Buxar ( 1764 AD) that actually established British superiority in India.

6. Siraj-ud-Daulah was defeated by Lord Clive in the battle of - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

(a) Plassey
(b) Buxar
(c) Munger
(d) Wandiwash

Correct Answer: (a) Plassey

Solution:Sirajuddaula was defeated by Lord Clive in the battle of Plassey in 1757 A.D.

Major-General Robert Clive (29 September 1725 - 22 November 1774), was the first British Governor of the Bengal Presidency. He began as a writer for the East India Company (EIC) who established the military and political supremacy of the EIC by securing a decisive victory at the Battle of Plassey in Bengal.

He was born in 1725 in England.
He Arrived in Fort St. George (Madras) in 1744 to work for the East India Company as a 'factor' or company agent.
He enlisted in the company army where he was able to prove his ability.
He earned great fame and praise for his role in the Siege of Arcot which saw a British victory against the larger forces of Chanda Sahib, the Nawab of the Carnatic and French East India Company's forces.
He is also known as "Clive of India".

7. Who was the founder of the British Empire in India ? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Warren Hastings
(b) Lord Amherst
(c) Lord Robert Clive
(d) Lord William Bentinck

Correct Answer: (c) Lord Robert Clive

Solution:Robert Clive was the founder of the British empire in India and consolidated British supremacy by defeating Nawab of Bengal Sirajuddaula in the battle of Plassey (23 June, 1757).

8. Who among the following has been called as "Heaven Born General" ? [U.P.C.S. (Mains) 2009]

(a) Albuquerque
(b) Robert Clive
(c) Francois Dupleix
(d) Lord Cornwallis

Correct Answer: (b) Robert Clive

Solution:Robert Clive was the Governor of India twice from 1758-1760 and then 1765-1767. He forced Nawab of 'Oudh' Shujaudaulah and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II to sign the Treaty of Allahabad. He established "Predatory State" in Bengal successfully. Indeed, he was a stateman in mask of soldier. William Pitt stated that he was "Heaven-Born General."

9. The Battlefield of Plassey is situated in- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Bihar
(b) Andhra Pradesh
(c) Orissa
(d) West Bengal

Correct Answer: (d) West Bengal

Solution:Plassey (present name - Palasi) battlefied is located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River in Nadia district of West Bengal. On 23 June 1757, the troops of the British East India Company led by Robert Clive defeated Nawab of Bengal Sirajuddaulan, in the historic Battle of Passey.

10. Which of the following shifted his capital from Murshidabad to Munger? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2005, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2003]

(a) Alvardi Khan
(b) Siraj-ud-Daula
(c) Mir Jafar
(d) Mir Qasim

Correct Answer: (d) Mir Qasim

Solution:Mir Qasim was most efficient successor among the successors of Nawab Alivardi Khan. he domonstrated his capability as Fauzdar of Poornia and Rangpur. He transferred his capital from Murshidabad to Munger. The reason was to secure himself from constant interference form Calcutta and intrigues of Murshidabad. he organized his Army on the European model. He managed the factory of arms and ammunition at Munger for manufacturing of tanks and matchlock guns. Besides, Mir Qasim had made efforts to reform state's financial condition.