Question

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Answer the following questions in detail.
(1) Give brief information about the Battle of Plassey.
(2) Explain the economic impact of the Company Rule in India.
(3) Explain the social impact of the Company Rule in India.​

Answer 1

1.The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757, under the leadership of Robert Clive which was possible due to the defection of Mir Jafar Ali Khan, who was Siraj-ud-Daulah's commander in chief.

Location: Palashi, Bengal Subah23°48′N 88°15′E / 23.80°N 88.25°E

Territorial changes: Bengal annexed by the British East India Company

Result: British victory

Date: 23 June 1757

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2.British economic policies gave them a monopoly over India's large market and cotton resources. India served as both a significant supplier of raw goods to British manufacturers and a large captive market for British manufactured goods.

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3.Social Impact: Equality before the law: British introduced uniform laws in all the Indian territories under their direct control. ... Thus, they denied traditional social privileges to the upper castes and helped reduce caste discrimination in Indian society.

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