The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company, under the leadership of Robert Clive, over the Nawab of Bengal and his French [1] allies on 23 June 1757.

Dec 19, 2024 · The Battle of Plassey (June 23, 1757) was a crucial victory for the British East India Company over Bengal’s ruler. It led to the expansion of British political and military control in India and marked the beginning of British colonial rule in the subcontinent.

Jan 3, 2025 · The Battle of Plassey, fought in 1757, was a pivotal engagement during the colonial period in which the British East India Company emerged victorious, solidifying their control over Bengal and marking the beginning of British dominance in the Indian subcontinent.

The Battle of Plassey was fought in north-eastern India on 23 June 1757. Troops of the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, came up against the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last Nawab of Bengal, and his French allies.

Nov 18, 2022 · The Battle of Plassey on 23 June 1757 saw Robert Clive's East India Company army defeat a larger force of the Nawab of Bengal. Victory brought the Company new wealth and marked the beginning of its territorial expansion in the subcontinent.

Nov 14, 2024 · The Battle of Plassey was a decisive conflict fought between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, in 1757. It marked a turning point in Indian history, allowing the British to expand their influence …

At daybreak on 23rd June 1757, Siraj-ud-Daulah’s army marched out of the Plassey encampment and took up battle positions in a rough quarter circle around the English army. The French troops with 4 cannon occupied the mound around the larger tank, about half …

The Battle of Plassey [2] was a major battle that took place on 23 June 1757 at Palashi, Bengal. It was an important British East India Company victory over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. It was part of the Third Carnatic War, and of the worldwide Seven Years' War in which France and its allies fought Britain and its allies.

Nov 14, 2024 · Plassey, on 23 June 1757, was the battle that gave the East India Company control of Bengal, which in turn foreshadowed British dominance over the whole of India. Local politics played its part.

Sep 8, 2024 · It marked the beginning of British colonial dominance in India, which lasted for nearly two centuries. This battle allowed the British East India Company to gain control over the rich province of Bengal, setting the stage for its expansion across the subcontinent.