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History of India, 1757–1857

The period 1757–1857 is a crucial phase in Indian history because it marks the rise, expansion, and consolidation of British colonial rule in India. It begins with the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and ends with the Revolt of 1857, after which the British Crown took direct control of India.

1. Battle of Plassey, 1757

The Battle of Plassey (1757) was a major turning point in Indian history. The British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, defeated Siraj-ud-daulah, the Nawab of Bengal.

The Company benefited from the support of powerful Bengali figures, including Mir Jafar.

The victory gave the East India Company enormous political and economic influence in Bengal and marked the beginning of British territorial expansion in India.