Historical Memory Journey
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Biographical entry on Nawab Sirajuddaula, including court politics, conflict with the Company, and the fall after Plassey.
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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.