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Q. |
Where did the so-called 'Black Hole Tragedy' take place? |
A. | Dacca |
B. | Monghyr |
C. | Calcutta |
D. | Murshidabad |
Answer» C. Calcutta | |
Explanation: Fort William at Calcutta was besieged on June 15, 1756 by Nawab of Bengal Síraj-ud-daula and he captured it. English prisoners at Calcutta were lodged in a prison room of the fort. |
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