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=== The Battle of Plassey (23 June 1757) ===
The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, is one of the most significant events in Indian history. It took place in the Plassey plains of the Nadia district in Bengal. This battle marked a decisive turning point that paved the way for British colonial rule in India. At the time, the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj ud-Daulah, commanded a large army of approximately '''50,000 soldiers'''. In contrast, the '''British East India''' '''Company’s forces''', led by Robert Clive, were significantly smaller, numbering around '''3,000 men'''. Despite this vast difference in numbers, the battle ended in a surprising and crucial victory for the British. The key reason for the British success was not just their military tactics or leadership but a betrayal from within Siraj ud-Daulah’s own camp'''. Mir Jafar,''' a high-ranking commander and relative of Siraj ud-Daulah, along with several other influential military leaders, secretly conspired with the British. They agreed to remain inactive during the battle and not support the Nawab’s forces. This act of treason drastically weakened Siraj’s position on the battlefield.

When the battle commenced, many of Siraj’s commanders, following '''their secret agreement with the British,''' withdrew their troops or avoided engaging the enemy. This lack of support caused confusion and demoralization among Siraj’s soldiers. The British forces, though outnumbered, took full advantage of the situation, launching effective attacks against the Nawab’s scattered and disorganized troops. As a result, the Battle of Plassey ended with a decisive British victory. Siraj ud-Daulah was defeated, captured, and later killed. Mir Jafar was installed by the '''British as the new Nawab''' of Bengal, a puppet ruler who cooperated with the '''East India Company'''. This battle was not just a military victory but a significant political coup for the British. It marked the beginning of their dominance in Bengal, which soon extended to other parts of India. The Battle of Plassey essentially laid the foundation for nearly two centuries of British colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent. The consequences of the battle were profound, changing the course of Indian history. '''The East India Company''' gained control over Bengal’s vast resources and wealth, which further strengthened their power and influence in the region.