Multiple choice general knowledge Which city was captured from the British by local ruler Siraj-ud-Daula in 1756? Delhi Bombay Madras Calcutta Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Siraj-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Bengal, captured Fort William in Calcutta from the British in 1756. This event led to the infamous Black Hole incident and eventually the Battle of Plassey. Delhi, Bombay, and Madras were not captured by Siraj-ud-Daula.