Battle of Plassey

1. Year: 1757

2. Location: Plassey, Bengal

3. Parties Involved:

   - British East India Company led by Robert Clive

   - Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-daulah

4. Key Events:

   - Conspiracy between the British and Mir Jafar, a discontented noble in Siraj-ud-daulah's court.

   - British forces, though outnumbered, secured support from Mir Jafar and other conspirators.

   - The battle took place on June 23, 1757, with Robert Clive leading the British forces.

   - Mir Jafar's betrayal during the battle resulted in a decisive victory for the British.

5. Outcome:

   - Siraj-ud-daulah was defeated, leading to the establishment of British supremacy in Bengal.

   - Mir Jafar was installed as the puppet Nawab, marking the beginning of British influence in Indian politics.

6. Significance:

   - The Battle of Plassey played a crucial role in the expansion of British rule in India.

   - It marked the decline of the Mughal influence in Bengal and the ascendancy of the British East India Company.

   - The battle's aftermath laid the foundation for British colonial dominance in the Indian subcontinent.