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The Battle of Plassey and the Birth of British India
In this episode of The Rise of Colonialism, Lucas and Luna delve into one of the most pivotal moments in colonial history: the Battle of Plassey in 1757. They explore how a small British force under Robert Clive defeated the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, through a combination of military strategy, political intrigue, and betrayal. The conversation covers the key players, including Mir Jafar, the East India Company's puppet nawab, and the circumstances that led to the battle. They also discuss the aftermath, which effectively gave the Company control over Bengal, one of the richest…
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