Multiple choice

The main cause of the defeat of Siraj-ud-Daulah in the battle of Plassey was that

  1. he had no such quality like Clive to command to army

  2. he was not well-equipped with artillery

  3. his commander in chief Mir Jafar joined with the forces of Clive

  4. his army was weak
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mir Jafar, the commander-in-chief of Siraj-ud-Daulah's army, secretly conspired with the British and betrayed his own leader during the battle. This internal betrayal, fueled by British bribery and political machinations, effectively neutralized the Nawab's military advantage and ensured Clive's victory despite facing a larger force.

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