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Q. The battle of Plassey was fought between

A
East India Company and Tipu Sultan
B
East India Company and Ahmad Shah
C
East India Company and Sirajuddaulla
D
East India Company and Anwaruddin

Correct Answer

East India Company and Sirajuddaulla

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