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How did the East India Company gain control of much of eastern India?

The company combined forces with French traders in the area.

The company was granted unlimited power by Britain's Parliament.

The company defeated Indian troops at the Battle of Plassey.

The company crushed the last great Mughal emperor during a conflict.

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the battle of plassey
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Answer:

The Company defeated Indian troops at the Battle of Plassey is the correct answer

Explanation:

The Company defeated the Indian troops at the battle of Plassey in 1757 and thus consolidated the power of Company in Bengal, the major and most important province in Eastern India. It is from here the British began to expand to other parts of India.

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