In this blog, let us learn about the result of the Battle of Plassey.

The English East India Company became the real power in Bengal after the battle of Plassey.

Defeat of Siraj-Ud-Daulah

Do you now about Siraj-Ud-Daulah?

Siraj-Ud-Daulah became the Nawab of Bengal in 1756. The East India company was worried about his power and keen on a puppet ruler who would willingly give trade concession and other privileges. Siraj-Ud-Dualah warned the company not to meddle in the political affairs of his dominion.

But the negotiation failed and Nawab marched with 30, 000 soldiers to the English factory at Kassimbazar, captured the company officials, locked the warehouse, disarmed all Englishmen, and blockaded English ships. Then he marched to Calcutta to establish control over the company�s fort.

Siraj-Ud-Daulah

After the fall of Calcutta, East India Company officials in Madras sent forces under command of Robert Clive, reinforced by naval fleets. Prolonged negotiations with the nawab followed.

Finally, on June 23rd, 1757, the Nawab was defeated, arrested. Mir Jafar joined Clive. He was made the new Nawab of Bengal. The East India Company was given rights to trade freely in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. Mir Jafar gave 24 Parganas and one crore rupees to the Company.

Result of Battle of Plassey

Do you know what were the consequences of this battle?

Mir Jafar, the commander-in-chief of Siraj-Ud-Daulah, was not dismissed, even though conspiracy by him against the Nawab was proved. The troop led by Mir Jafar and others who had already entered into a conspiracy with the English did not join the battle. Jagat Seth who was a banker of the Nawab did not support him during the war.

The battle led to gradual British control over Bengal and eventually over entire India. The immense resources of Bengal were exploited by the British to their advantage.

Bengal after Plassey

Do you know what happened in Bengal after the battle of Plassey?

After the Battle of Plassey, the English East India Company became the real power in Bengal. The company also made heavy demands which the Nawab was unable to meet. Mir Jafar was not happy with the Company.

He was deposed by the Company and the company made Mir Qasim, his son-in-law, the new Nawab of Bengal. The relations between Mir Qasim and the English were not cordial from the beginning. Mir Qasim objected to the misuse of trade regulations.

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