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PLASSEY

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    Weight0.68 kg
    Author

    SUDEEP CHAKRAVARTI

    Publisher

    Aleph Book Company

    Book Type

    Wisdom Quest

    Categories

    History

    Best for

    "British colonial expansion in India. "

    Ages

    14+

    Binding

    Paperback

    Edition

    (10 January 2020)

    ISBN

    9788194365723

    Language

    English

    Pages

    440

    Printing Remarks

    Imported

    Dimension

    22.9 x 15.2 x 2.56 cm

    Weight

    0.68 kg

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    The Battle of Plassey’s impact extended beyond the military realm, as it marked the beginning of formal British rule in India. The victory granted the East India Company a firmer foothold in Bengal, leading to the establishment of the Company’s rule and the subsequent British colonization of the Indian subcontinent. Plassey laid the foundation for a period of British colonialism characterized by economic exploitation, political control, and significant social and cultural changes in India. The consequences of Plassey reverberated through the years, shaping the trajectory of Indian history and contributing to the complex legacy of colonialism in the region.

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    The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, near the village of Plassey in Bengal, India, is a pivotal event in the history of British colonial rule in India. It marked a significant turning point in the power dynamics of the Indian subcontinent. The conflict was primarily between the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Clive employed shrewd diplomatic maneuvering and strategic alliances, including forming partnerships with disenchanted elements within Siraj-ud-Daulah’s court. The result was a decisive British victory, which had far-reaching consequences. Plassey established British dominance in Bengal, paving the way for subsequent British control over much of India, as the victory allowed the East India Company to gain significant economic and political influence in the region.