Indian History and World History (Part-26)

It marked a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies.

Moreover, the battle consolidated the Company's presence in Bengal, which later expanded to cover much of India over the next hundred years.

He was known for victories during the Battle of Burdwan over the Maratha during the Maratha invasions of Bengal.

After his death, his grandson Siraj-ud-daula (1756-1757) became the Nawab of Bengal.

He was known for victories during the Battle of Burdwan over the Maratha during the Maratha invasions of Bengal.

After his death, his grandson Siraj-ud-daula (1756-1757) became the Nawab of Bengal.

Main Opponents:

• British East India Company led by Robert Clive

• Nawab of Bengal: Siraj-ud-Daulah (supported by the French)

Role of Betrayal:

• Mir Jafar, commander in Nawab’s army, betrayed Siraj-ud-Daulah

• Secret agreement with the British to make him Nawab in return for support

• Siraj’s forces were defeated due to lack of support from their own commander

Significance:

1. Turning point in Indian history – marked the beginning of British rule in India

2. Established British political and military dominance in Bengal

3. Made the East India Company a major territorial power

4. Mir Jafar was installed as a puppet Nawab

Main Opponents:

• British East India Company led by Robert Clive

• Nawab of Bengal: Siraj-ud-Daulah (supported by the French)

Role of Betrayal:

• Mir Jafar, commander in Nawab’s army, betrayed Siraj-ud-Daulah

• Secret agreement with the British to make him Nawab in return for support

• Siraj’s forces were defeated due to lack of support from their own commander

Significance:

1. Turning point in Indian history – marked the beginning of British rule in India

2. Established British political and military dominance in Bengal

3. Made the East India Company a major territorial power

4. Mir Jafar was installed as a puppet Nawab

Main Opponents:

• British East India Company led by Robert Clive

• Nawab of Bengal: Siraj-ud-Daulah (supported by the French)

Role of Betrayal:

• Mir Jafar, commander in Nawab’s army, betrayed Siraj-ud-Daulah

• Secret agreement with the British to make him Nawab in return for support

• Siraj’s forces were defeated due to lack of support from their own commander

Significance:

1. Turning point in Indian history – marked the beginning of British rule in India

2. Established British political and military dominance in Bengal

3. Made the East India Company a major territorial power

4. Mir Jafar was installed as a puppet Nawab

Main Opponents:

• British East India Company led by Robert Clive

• Nawab of Bengal: Siraj-ud-Daulah (supported by the French)

Role of Betrayal:

• Mir Jafar, commander in Nawab’s army, betrayed Siraj-ud-Daulah

• Secret agreement with the British to make him Nawab in return for support

• Siraj’s forces were defeated due to lack of support from their own commander

Significance:

1. Turning point in Indian history – marked the beginning of British rule in India

2. Established British political and military dominance in Bengal

3. Made the East India Company a major territorial power

4. Mir Jafar was installed as a puppet Nawab

Rober Clive later made him the new Nawab of Bengal.

Explanation:

• The main reason for the defeat of Sirajuddaulah in the Battle of Plassey (1757) was the betrayal by his key military leaders.

• Mir Jafar, along with other nobles like Rai Durlabh and Yar Lutuf Khan, secretly allied with the British East India Company.

• During the battle, they did not engage their troops, leaving Siraj-ud-Daulah isolated and outnumbered.

• This allowed Robert Clive and his smaller British force to win easily.

Under this treaty, the East India Company was allowed to fortify its sites and mint coins.

According to this treaty-

(a) All privileges granted by Farrukshiyar were confirmed.

(b) All British goods were to be duty-free.

(c) The British were given the right to mint coins in Bengal.

The treaty was one of the events leading to Battle of Plassey.