The French artillery at this battle was deployed along elevated water ponds and was commanded by the mysterious "Monsieur Sinfray".
The French artillery at this battle was deployed along elevated water ponds and was commanded by the mysterious "Monsieur Sinfray". Causes for this battle include a dispute over trade permits called dastak. Notable officers at this battle included Eyre Coote on the winning side, who pursued the losing force after this battle, and on the losing side (*) Mir Midan, who was killed in action. A crucial factor to the outcome of this battle was the defection of Mir Jafar. The loser of this battle was the Nawab of Bengal, who had perpetrated the Black Hole of Calcutta. For ten points, name this victory for Robert Clive, a 1757 battle that led to British East India company control of most of India.
The French artillery at this battle was deployed along elevated water ponds and was commanded by the mysterious "Monsieur Sinfray".
Battle of {Palashi} or {Plassey }or {Pelasi}