Plassey
Americannoun
noun
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The following year, the British struck back, defeating Bengali and French forces at the Battle of Plassey, allowing the British to trade unopposed in Bengal.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
In the six decades since its victory at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, the East India Company had emerged as the ruler of vast swaths of the subcontinent.
From Forbes • Jun. 14, 2015
In 1757, Robert Clive led East India Company troops in a decisive victory over Indian forces allied with the French at the Battle of Plassey.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012
At 26 this young man was conqueror of southern India; at 34, Lord Clive of Plassey, one of the richest men in England.
From Time Magazine Archive
While busy with the civil administration, the conqueror of Plassey continued to follow up his military success.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various
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