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The Battle of Plassey and the Fall of Bengal
In this episode, we peel back the layers of June 23, 1757, to examine the Battle of Plassey, a confrontation that reshaped the modern world. While often remembered as a simple British victory, the reality was far more complex, driven by internal betrayal within the Nawab’s court. We explore how Siraj ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, navigated a treacherous political landscape where loyalty was fluid and power was personal. The narrative centers on Mir Jafar, the commander-in-chief whose secret pact with Robert Clive and the East India Company turned the tide of battle not…
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