The Battle of Plassey (1757) was fought between the British and the Bengal Nawab Siraj Ud Daulah

Reasons for the Battle of Plassey

  • The misuse of trade privileges given to the company by the Mughals led to financial problems for the Nawab.
  • The English fortified Calcutta without the permission of the Nawab and propagandised the Black Hole tragedy.
  • Alliance of the Nawab with the French.

Result of the Battle of Plassey

  • The English monopolised trade and commerce in Bengal.
  • The English established military supremacy in Bengal.
  • The British acquired financial control in the Bengal region.
  • English outshone French in Bengal.

 

Source: The Indian Express