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Ghaseti Begum

Nawabi Court Power Broker

A major figure in Murshidabad court politics, she was connected to anti-Siraj alignments before Plassey.

Context

Factional struggle in the Nawabi court, pre-1757 crisis.

Contribution

A major figure in Murshidabad court politics, she was connected to anti-Siraj alignments before Plassey.

Impact

Her role underscores the influence of court factions in shaping the political preconditions of Plassey.

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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.