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The Battle of Plassey in 1757, which significantly weakened the Mughal influence and paved the way for British rule, occurred after the decline of the Mughal Empire's power. Which Mughal emperor was on the throne during this time?
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Alamgir II
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- Alamgir II
- Shah Alam II
- Muhammad Shah
- Aurangzeb
Explanation & Context
Alamgir II was the Mughal emperor at the time of the Battle of Plassey. Although powerful in name, the empire had significantly weakened, and real power lay with regional Nawabs and the burgeoning British East India Company.
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