Set: Indirect British Rule

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The British East India CompanyA trade company who was able to monopolize British trade with India.
SepoysIndian Soldiers who trained by and joined the British Army.
The Battle of Plassey, 1757Year: 1757. In 1756, the British extended its fortifications of Calcutta illegally. Indian ruler Nawab Siraj-ud-daula then marched on Calcutta and defeated the British. British Colonel Robert Clive and his men then marched from Madras and retook Calcutta in 1757. Clive and Siraj-ud-daula fought for control of Bengal in 1757 at the Battle of Plassey, and Mir Jafar refused to fight for Saraj-ud-daula, after being bribed by Clive, causing Siraj-ud-daula to lose.
Siraj-ud-daulaIndian ruler of Bengal who ultimately lost the Battle of Plassey.
Mir JafarSiraj-ud-daula's uncle and top general, who betrayed Siraj-ud-daula after being bribed by Clive.
Robert CliveBritish Colonel who marched and retook Calcutta.
ConclusionThe Battle of Plassey ultimately marked the beginning of British supremacy in India.

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Creator jakermishwells
Created May 11, 2009
Group Schneider history F block
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  1. Mir Jafar Siraj-ud-daula's uncle and top general, who betrayed Siraj-ud-daula after being bribed by Clive. - 2 misses
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  3. Conclusion The Battle of Plassey ultimately marked the beginning of British supremacy in India. - 1 miss
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  5. The Battle of Plassey, 1757 Year: 1757. In 1756, the British extended its fortifications of Calcutta illegally. Indian ruler Nawab Siraj-ud-daula then marched on Calcutta and defeated the British. British Colonel Robert Clive and his men then marched from Madras and retook Calcutta in 1757. Clive and Siraj-ud-daula fought for control of Bengal in 1757 at the Battle of Plassey, and Mir Jafar refused to fight for Saraj-ud-daula, after being bribed by Clive, causing Siraj-ud-daula to lose. - 1 miss