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Event war South Asia

British Conquest of Bengal

1757 CE – 1764 CE

Clive's victory at Plassey and the decisive Battle of Buxar gave the East India Company control of Bengal's immense wealth — the turning point that made British rule in India possible.

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Conflict · South Asia

British Conquest of Bengal

1757 CE – 1764 CE

Clive's victory at Plassey and the decisive Battle of Buxar gave the East India Company control of Bengal's immense wealth — the turning point that made British rule in India possible.

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