Multiple choice Siraj - ud - Daula was defeated in the battle of Buxar Plassey Wandiwash None of these Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal, was decisively defeated by Robert Clive in the Battle of Plassey in 1757. This battle marked the beginning of British political dominance in India. The Battle of Buxar occurred later in 1764.