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Rai Durlabh Ram

Nawab's commander at Plassey

His non-commitment at Plassey weakened Siraj's position and shaped the battle's political outcome.

Context

Military alignment crisis during the Battle of Plassey.

Rai Durlabh Ram

Contribution

His non-commitment at Plassey weakened Siraj's position and shaped the battle's political outcome.

Impact

His stance reflected how elite defection shaped the battle's political outcome.

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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.