Which company played a significant role in Britain's dominance in India?
British East India Company
British West India Company
British South India Company
British North India Company
Answer
The British East India Company played a significant role in Britain's dominance in India. It was instrumental in the conquest of Mughal Bengal at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, which marked the beginning of British control over the Indian subcontinent.
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