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Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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Consider the following with respect to consolidation of British in India.

1. The beginnings of British political sway over India can be traced back to battle of plassey

2. In this battle the British defeated Siraj-ud-daulah and established their grip over Bengal like never before

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Explanation:

The beginning of British political sway over India may be traced to the battle of Plassey in 1757, when the English East India Company forces defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal. The earlier British struggle with the French in South India had been but a dress rehearsal. The lessons learnt there were profitably applied in Bengal