Introduction: Battle of Plassey
On June 23, 1757, a significant event known as the Battle of Plassey took place in the West Bengal region of Plassey. Robert Clive led the British East India Company in a battle against the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-daula. The French soldiers also participated in the battle, fighting alongside Siraj-ud-daula against Robert Clive.
The British Indians remember the Battle of Plassey as a significant turning point in their history due to a notable British victory. The British East India Company’s victory at the Battle of Plassey marked the beginning of British rule in India almost two centuries ago. With the Nawab of Bengal’s demise due to betrayal, it was a military encounter that was surprisingly underwhelming for a situation with such significant implications.