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The Siege of Chinsurah: Dutch Bengal’s Last Stand
In 1759, the quiet trade outpost of Chinsurah on the Hooghly River became the flashpoint for a brutal colonial war. This episode explores how the Dutch East India Company, led by Governor Hendrik van Raaphorst, clashed with the rising power of the British East India Company under Robert Clive. It wasn't just about indigo or silk; it was about sovereignty and the right to fortify. We trace the events leading to the Battle of Chinsurah, where naval artillery silenced Dutch ambitions in Bengal. The conflict ended not with total destruction, but with the Treaty of London, which stripped the…
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