Q. Examine the following statements concerning the black hole tragedy of Calcutta, which became very important in subsequent British Narratives<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) It took place when the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-uddaula laid siege to Calcutta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) John Zephaniah Holwell was the chief survivor of the black hole tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) It entered the folklore of British colonialism as a legend and was used to justify the events which<\/p>\n\n\n\n
followed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(d) All the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ans: (d) All the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Explanation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The correct answer is (d) All the above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All three statements are correct:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(a) The Black Hole Tragedy of Calcutta took place when the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, laid siege to Calcutta in 1756.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) John Zephaniah Holwell was indeed the chief survivor of the Black Hole Tragedy. He provided an account of the incident and became a prominent figure in narrating the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(c) The Black Hole Tragedy entered the folklore of British colonialism as a legend and was used to justify the events that followed, including the British East India Company’s military response and the subsequent establishment of British rule in Bengal. It became a significant event in British narratives and was often referenced to highlight the alleged brutality of the Indian rulers and the justification for British intervention.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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