Who among the following supported the East India Company in Battle of Plassey? 1. Mir Jafar 2. Jagat Seth 3. Omichand How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The arrival of a strong force under the command of Robert Clive at Calcutta from Madras strengthened the English position in Bengal.

Clive forged a secret alliance with the traitors of the nawab—Mir Jafar, Rai Durlabh, Jagat Seth (an influential banker of Bengal) and Omichand.
Under the deal, Mir Jafar was to be made the nawab that in turn would reward the Company for its services.
The secret alliance of the Company with the conspirators further strengthened the English position.
So the English victory in the Battle of Plassey (June 23, 1757) was decided before the battle was even fought.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT