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History notes of rise of British power in Bengal

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Rise of British Power in Bengal During 18th century, Bengal was the richest province in India, attracted traders from Holland, France and England. Calcutta became a profitable base. Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar issued a farman, allowing East India Company a dury-free trade in Bengal. Siraj-ud-Daulah succeeded his grandfather Nawab Alivardi Khan to the throne of Bengal. He captured Fort William in June 1756. Robert Clive, the first Governor-General of Fort William conspired with Mir Jafar to overthrow Siraj-ud-Daulah. Clive defeated nawab in the Battle of Plassey, paved way for the establishment of the British rule in Bengal, transformed a trading Company into a political ...
Rise of British Power in Bengal During 18th century, Bengal was the richest province in India, attracted traders from Holland, France and England. Calcutta became a profitable base. Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar issued a farman, allowing East India Company a dury-free trade in Bengal. Siraj-ud-Daulah succeeded his grandfather Nawab Alivardi Khan to the throne of Bengal. He captured Fort William in June 1756. Robert Clive, the first Governor-General of Fort William conspired with Mir Jafar to overthrow Siraj-ud-Daulah. Clive defeated nawab in the Battle of Plassey, paved way for the establishment of the British rule in Bengal, transformed a trading Company into a political ...
Rise of British Power in Bengal During 18th century, Bengal was the richest province in India, attracted traders from Holland, France and England. Calcutta became a profitable base. Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar issued a farman, allowing East India Company a dury-free trade in Bengal. Siraj-ud-Daulah succeeded his grandfather Nawab Alivardi Khan to the throne of Bengal. He captured Fort William in June 1756. Robert Clive, the first Governor-General of Fort William conspired with Mir Jafar to overthrow Siraj-ud-Daulah. Clive defeated nawab in the Battle of Plassey, paved way for the establishment of the British rule in Bengal, transformed a trading Company into a political ...
Rise of British Power in Bengal During 18th century, Bengal was the richest province in India, attracted traders from Holland, France and England. Calcutta became a profitable base. Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar issued a farman, allowing East India Company a dury-free trade in Bengal. Siraj-ud-Daulah succeeded his grandfather Nawab Alivardi Khan to the throne of Bengal. He captured Fort William in June 1756. Robert Clive, the first Governor-General of Fort William conspired with Mir Jafar to overthrow Siraj-ud-Daulah. Clive defeated nawab in the Battle of Plassey, paved way for the establishment of the British rule in Bengal, transformed a trading Company into a political ...