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Eyre Coote

Company Military Officer

He served in Company campaigns in Bengal during the Plassey phase and after.

Context

Company military operations in Bengal in the late 1750s.

Contribution

He served in Company campaigns in Bengal during the Plassey phase and after.

Impact

His presence reflects continuity between Plassey and subsequent consolidation campaigns.

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Appears In Events

Timeline View

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.