Why did the British leave the other territories after the 18th century to gain complete control over Bengal
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East India Company control of Bengal began with the Battle of Plassey in 1757. The company took control over Bengal after this battle due to the betrayal by Mir Jafar which led to the defeat and execution of the last free Nawab of Bengal, Siraj Ud Daulah.
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After the battle of Plassey and Buxar the British East India Company acquired its foothold firmly in Bengal. They decided to gain complete control of Bengal since they would not have to pay any import or export tax in the Bengal region.
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- The East India Company came to India in 1599 for establishing trading relations with India. They saw the tremendous economic opportunities in India and they decided to rule the country not just trade with it
- East India Company control of Bengal began with the Battle of Plassey and the company took control over Bengal after this battle due to the betrayal by Mir Jafar which led to the defeat and execution of the last free Nawab of Bengal, Siraj Ud Daulah.
- Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and Nawab of Awadh Shuja-ud-daullah had signed a treaty that granted Fiscal Rights (Diwani) to the East India Company at Bengal
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