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1756 — Siraj ud-Daulah Captures Calcutta

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Nawabi assertion against Company militarization.

In 1756, Siraj ud-Daulah attacked and captured Calcutta in response to Company fortification and political encroachment, escalating tensions that soon led to Plassey.[1][2]Evidence: Medium

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Nawabi assertion against Company militarization.

Importance: HighColonial Rule and ResistanceMovement: Language, autonomy, and liberationPlace: Bengal Region

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1757

Battle of Plassey

The Battle of Plassey in 1757 marked a decisive shift in Bengal's political destiny. A short military encounter turned into a structural transfer of power as the East India Company used alliance, betrayal, and financial leverage to secure influence in Bengal. The aftermath reshaped governance, revenue extraction, and sovereignty, laying the foundation for long-term colonial rule.

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Siraj ud-Daulah

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Nawab of Bengal

As Nawab of Bengal, he led resistance against East India Company encroachment and commanded Bengal's side in the Battle of Plassey in 1757.

Bengal Subah, 1756-1757; confrontation with the East India Company over sovereignty and control.

His defeat at Plassey became a foundational turning point in the political subordination of Bengal.

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History

— Banglapedia

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General Bangladesh history reference useful for political chronology around the Ershad takeover and the 1980s authoritarian period.

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A History of Bangladesh

— Willem van Schendel

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A synthetic history of Bangladesh from the long view through colonial encounters, East Pakistan, war, and independence.

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What happened in 1756?

Siraj ud-Daulah Captures Calcutta marked a significant chapter in Bengal's historical trajectory.

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The event marks a decisive confrontation between nawabi sovereignty and Company militarized commerce.
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Why This Event Matters Today

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The event marks a decisive confrontation between nawabi sovereignty and Company militarized commerce.[1][2]Evidence: Medium