write a short note on battle of plassey
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Explanation:
The Battle of Plassey was fought between the forces
of the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-Daulah and the English
East India Company, led by Robert Clive. It was fought
on 23 June 1757 at Plassey near Murshidabad. A major
portion of the 50,000 strong army of the Nawab was
controlled by Mir Jafar who was hand in gloves with
the British. His men did not join the battle at a crucial
heavy time. As a result, the Nawab's men suffered heavy
casualties and he himself left the battlefield after the
death of his commander Mir Madan. This was a major
blow to the Nawab's army which was, as a result, easily
defeated by the British. Later, the Nawab himself was
caught and killed, and Mir Jafar was instituted as the
new Nawab of Bengal
Battle of Plassey (1757) - Background & CausesIntroduction to Battle of Plassey
Battle of Plassey was fought on 23rd June 1757 in the Plassey region, West Bengal. This battle was fought between the British East India Company led by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-daula. The French troops were also a part of this battle and fought with Siraj-ud-daula against Robert Clive.
The Battle of Plassey is known as the historic battle for the Britishers and a turning point in the history of India in favour of Britishers. It established the military and political supremacy of the British in Bengal. Most historians regard the battle of Plassey as the decisive event having the roots to British dominance and rule over India.
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