2012 · Q84
Which one among the following was the immediate cause of attack by Nawab Siraj-ud-daulah on Calcutta in 1756?
General KnowledgeHistory of India
- ARefusal of the English Company to pay the overdue trade tax
- BThe English conspired against the Nawab with a view to depose him from the throne
- CSiraj-ud-daulah wanted to drive out the English from Bengal
- DRefusal of the English to demolish the fortification of Calcutta
Explanation
Siraj attacked after the English refused to dismantle Fort William's fortifications and abused dastaks.