Question

how did the British gain political control over the Bengal provience

Answer 1

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.

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Answer 2

The main answer to this question is :

Partition of bengal.

The British partitioned bengal because :

1. Bengal was the nerve centre of nationalism. They wanted to check the rising tide of nationalism.

2. They wanted to reduce the bengalis to a minority in bengal itself by partitioning.