What were the reasons for Battle of Plassey? (4 points)
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Battle of Plassey was a major turning point in modern Indian history that led to the consolidation of British rule in India. This battle was fought between the East India Company headed by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-Ud-Daulah) and his French Troop. This battle is often termed as the ‘decisive event’ which became the source of ultimate rule of the British in India. The battle occurred during the late reign of Mughal empire (called later Mughal Period). Mughal emperor Alamgir-II was ruling the empire when the Battle of Plassey took place.
A few historians, while answering the question as to when did the British rule start in India, cite the Battle of Plassey as the source.
This article will talk about the Battle of Plassey in detail to help IAS Exam aspirants understand it for both prelims and mains (GS-I). You can also download the Battle of Plassey notes PDF from the link provided.
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- Fortification of Calcutta by the British without the Nawab’s permission
- Misleading Nawab on various fronts by British
- An asylum was provided to Nawab’s enemy Krishna Das
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