Who was the Afghan ruler of Bengal who captured Calcutta in 1756 and caused the 'Black Hole' incident?
A. Mir Jafar
B. Mir Qasim
C. Siraj-ud-Daulah
D. Alivardi Khan
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Siraj-ud-Daulah, the young Nawab of Bengal, attacked and captured Calcutta in June 1756, and the alleged suffocation of British prisoners in a small cell became known as the 'Black Hole of Calcutta'.
Explanation:
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