Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Colonial cities

Question:
Which of the following Nawabs attacked Calcutta and sacked the small fort which the British traders had built as their depot for goods in 1756?
Options:
Murshid Quli Khan
Sirajudaula
Shuja Ud Daula
Haider Ud Daula
Correct Answer:
Sirajudaula
Explanation:
In 1756, Sirajudaula, the Nawab of Bengal, attacked Calcutta and sacked the small fort which the British traders had built as their depot for goods.