1757 AD
Battle of Plassey
The East India Company defeats Bengal's Nawab, gaining a foothold in India.
- Time period
- 1757 AD
- Region
- India (Bengal)
- Theme
- Military
- Civilization
- British East India Company and Bengal
On 23 June 1757, Robert Clive's East India Company force defeated Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah at Plassey, helped by Mir Jafar's betrayal. The Company gained control of Bengal's wealth. It was a key step toward British rule in India.