alleryWhich battle of 1757 gave the Company a firm foothold in eastern India?
AWandiwash
BPlassey
CBuxar
DPanipat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Plassey
1. The victory at Plassey in 1757 began the Company's firm foothold in eastern India.
2. Buxar in 1764 only consolidated it, and Panipat was not a Company battle.
3. So Plassey is correct.
_Source: Wikipedia, Indian Rebellion of 1857, East India Company's expansion in India_
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