One of the central causes of this battle was the growing influence of the French in the region under Governor-General Joseph Francois Dupleix. Another army led by Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded the losing side's territory one year prior to this battle, while the Treaty of Alingar was signed earlier that year. The chief officer of Major Kilpatrick deputi
One of the central causes of this battle was the growing influence of the French in the region under Governor-General Joseph Francois Dupleix. Another army led by Ahmad Shah Abdali invaded the losing side's territory one year prior to this battle, while the Treaty of Alingar was signed earlier that year. The chief officer of Major Kilpatrick deputized William Watts to negotiate with those under Siraj ud Daulah, and, eventually, Mir Jafar defected to the victors at this battle, which was caused by the Black Hole of Calcutta. For 10 points, name this short 1757 battle that ended in victory for the British East India Company as they gained control over all of Bengal thanks to Robert Clive.
One of the central causes of this battle was the growing influence of the French in the region under Governor-General Joseph Francois Dupleix.
Battle of Plassey [accept Battle of Palashi or Battle of Pelasior polashir Juddho]