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Battle of Plassey

The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company, under the leadership of Robert Clive, over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757. The victory was made possible by the defection of Mir Jafar,... Wikipedia
Date: June 23, 1757
Territorial changes: Some areas of Bengal annexed by the British East India Company
Location: Palasi and Bengal Subah