Historical Memory Journey
Armenian Court-Commercial Intermediary
Mentioned in Bengal historical references as part of the court-commercial circles connected to the Plassey period.
Armenian intermediary networks in Nawabi Bengal.
Represents the intermediary actors who linked commerce, diplomacy, and political change in 1757.
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1757
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.