Battle of Plassey
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Colonialism, Colonies, Settlements, Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, British Empire
- Curriculum: British History, 18th Century European History, French History, Asian History
- Geographical Location: South Asia, India
- Date: June 23, 1757
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in Seven Years’ War. Result: British victory.
In 1756, the nawab of Bengal, Sirāj-ud-Dawlah, captured Calcutta and imprisoned British troops in the infamous Black Hole. Britain responded by sending Lieutenant Colonel Robert Clive to recapture Calcutta, which he did on January 2, 1757. He signed a treaty with Sirāj-ud-Dawlah but expected it would not last. Clive soon learned that Sirāj-ud-Dawlah was conspiring with French agents in India, so he secretly negotiated with Mir Jaffar, the nawab’s uncle. Assured of...
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