How was Clive able to defeat Sirajuddaulah, the ruler of Bengal, in the Battle of Plassey?
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Robert Clive bribed Mir Jafar, the commander-in-chief of the Nawab's army, and also promised him to make him Nawab of Bengal. Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah at Plassey in 1757 and captured Calcutta. ... Clive then seized the initiative to capture the French fort of Chandernagar.
Territorial changes: Bengal annexed by the Bri...
Location: Palashi, Bengal Subah23°48′N 88...
Date: 23 June 1757
Result: British victory
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