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Who led the British East India Company in the Battle of Plassey?
Who led the British East India Company in the Battle of Plassey?
Robert Clive led the British East India Company in the Battle of Plassey.
What role did Mir Jafar play in the Battle of Plassey?
What role did Mir Jafar play in the Battle of Plassey?
Mir Jafar, the commander in chief of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, defected and supported the British East India Company, which contributed to their victory.
What was the Battle of Plassey?
What was the Battle of Plassey?
The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757.
What did the Battle of Plassey enable the British East India Company to do?
What did the Battle of Plassey enable the British East India Company to do?
Where did the Battle of Plassey take place?
Where did the Battle of Plassey take place?
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Who led the British East India Company in the Battle of Plassey?
Who led the British East India Company in the Battle of Plassey?
Robert Clive, a British military leader, led the British East India Company.
What role did Mir Jafar play in the Battle of Plassey?
What role did Mir Jafar play in the Battle of Plassey?
Mir Jafar, the Nawab's commander, switched sides and joined the British East India Company, significantly contributing to their victory.
What was the Battle of Plassey?
What was the Battle of Plassey?
A decisive battle in 1757 where the British East India Company triumphed over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies.
What did the Battle of Plassey enable the British East India Company to do?
What did the Battle of Plassey enable the British East India Company to do?
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Where did the Battle of Plassey take place?
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