Colonial rule was first established in:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Bengal.
· Colonial rule in India was first firmly established in Bengal after the Battle of Plassey in 1757, where the British East India Company, under the leadership of Robert Clive, defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah. This victory laid the foundation for British colonial rule in India.
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· Battle of Plassey (1757): Marked the beginning of British political dominance in India, leading to the control of Bengal.
· Battle of Buxar (1764): Further solidified British control over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
· Diwani Rights (1765): The British gained the right to collect revenue from Bengal, which marked the start of formal colonial administration.