RRB Technician 2014 Ques 63
Question: The main cause of the conflict between the Nawab Sirajuddaula and the East India company was that
Options:
A) the British opposed the succession of Sirajuddaula
B) the British misused the Dustaq (free duty passes)
C) the British attacked the french settlement of Chandranagar in Bengal
D) the incident of black hole had occurred
Show Answer
Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- In the mid-18th century British East India company enjoyed the benefit of dastaq i.e. free duty free passes .These passes are prevent the East India company from paying taxes during trade. This harmed the local traders of Bengal. In 1757 the young ruler of Bengal Sirajjudaulah took away these rights which ultimately led to the Battle of Plassey.
BETA
