WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Battle of Plassey was fought in north-eastern India on 23 June 1757. Troops of the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, came up against the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last Nawab of Bengal, and his French allies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Robert Clive bribed Mir Jafar, the commander-in-chief of the Nawab’s army, and also promised to make him Nawab of Bengal. Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah at Plassey in 1757 and captured Calcutta. The battle was preceded by an attack on British-controlled Calcutta by Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah and the Black Hole massacre.

Detailed explanation-3: -Siraj-Ud-Daulah’s army with 50, 000 soldiers, 40 cannons and 10 war elephants was defeated by 3, 000 soldiers of Robert Clive. The battle ended in 11 hours and Siraj-Ud-Daulah fled from the battle post his defeat. According to Robert Clive, 22 men died and 50 were injured from the British troops.

Detailed explanation-4: -Battle of Plassey was fought on 23rd June 1757 in the Plassey region, West Bengal. This battle was fought between the British East India Company led by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal Siraj-ud-daula. The French troops were also a part of this battle and fought with Siraj-ud-daula against Robert Clive.