Which of the following was the first major and decisive victory for the East India Company on the soil of India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Battle of Plassey.
· Battle of Plassey (1757) was a significant battle in Indian history where the East India Company, under the leadership of Robert Clive, defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, and his French allies.
· This victory established the Company's dominance in Bengal and paved the way for its subsequent expansion and control over large parts of India.
· The victory at Plassey allowed the East India Company to strengthen its foothold in India and ultimately led to the establishment of British supremacy over the next century.
Facts to remember:
· Battle of Sindhuli: Fought in 1767 between the Gorkha Kingdom and the East India Company.
· First Anglo-Maratha War: Fought from 1775 to 1782, it was a series of battles between the East India Company and the Maratha Empire.
· Battle of Tiruvannamalai: Fought in 1749 between the East India Company and Chanda Sahib.