Plassey: Remembering the 1757 battle that birthed the British empire in India
On June 23, 1757, the Battle of Plassey took place between the English East India Company, led by Robert Clive, and the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-daula. This battle marked a pivotal moment as the British transitioned from commercial interests to territorial control in India, starting with Bengal. The victory laid the groundwork for nearly two centuries of British rule in India, significantly altering the region's history and politics.