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Who succeeded Siraj-ud-Daula as Nawab of Bengal after the Battle of Plassey?


A) Aliwardi Khan

B) Mir Jafar

C) Mir Kasim

D) Shuja-ud-Daulah

Correct Answer:
B) Mir Jafar


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