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Mir Qasim became the Nawab of Bengal with the help of the English, but why was Mir Jafar reinstated later on?

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Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): During the reign of Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal, the English East India Company began to fortify Calcutta without the Nawab's permission.

Reason (R): English Company had already got permission from Emperor Shah Alam II to fortify Calcutta in anticipation of their fight with the French stationed at Chandernagore.

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Which one of the following wars was fought earliest?
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The Battle of Wandiwash was fought between:
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Tipu Sultan died fighting the English forces under:
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Which among the following statements is/are correct?

1. The Battle of Plassey was won by the British more by their diplomatic skill than by their strength of arms.
2. The Battle of Buxar has culminated with the Treaty of Allahabad and settlement with the Nawab of Awadh.
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Which one of the following was the cause of the Battle of Plassey?
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Which one among the following wars was ended by the Treaty of Madras?
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Which one of the following statements about the Treaty of Allahabad is NOT correct?