Krishnanagar

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Regional node near Plassey theatre

Krishnanagar is used as a place timeline node for connected historical events in Bengal/Bangladesh history.

Est. 1947 · Bengal✺A Bilingual Archive

Events in This Place

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1 event

1757

Battle of Plassey

The battle that opened the door to Company control in Bengal.

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.