Question 13DiscussGS1GS1
The British victory in the Battle of Plassey in 1757 not just changed the course of Indian history but also that of the world. Discuss. (Answer in 250 words)
Introduction
The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought between Britishers (Robert clive) and Ruler of Bengal for sovereignty of Bengal empire.
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Main Body
Role in changing course of Indian history
1First territorial victory of Britisher in India and provided them huge area for exploitation.
2Establishment of Popper govern -ment in Bengal (Nur Qasim)
3huge trade-benefit: as got trade concessions from Nur Qasim and led to establishment of one-side revenue trade.
4Investment opportunity to get fund which fueled further expansion of British empire [eg: Battle of Buxar
5Trade Monopoly: As part of Kolkata was now under British Control
Changing course of World history
1Expulsion of other european powers like Dutch, Russian and French gradually from Indian landscape.
2Major victory after Anglo-French war, there cleared way for Indian colonization
3Exploitation of Indian trade and the money was used for British empire expansion in other countries [eg: exploitation of African countries]
4Unipolar world: with British as major superpower at at that time India was great economic power [23% of world trade]
5Provide source of funding that not only helped in ending Anglo-French rivality but later helped Britisher in WWI and WWII.
Yes, not that much pivotal
1just one of the was a 9t war; Battle of Buxar that provided gull recipe to them in North-
2Needs further consolidation as marathas, myore and Punjab were formidable power.
3Rise of Russia and France which are later counter.
As [Peter the Great] said "one who control India, controls world". Battle of Plassey put foundation stone.
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Conclusion
As [Peter the Great] said "one who control India, controls world". Battle of Plassey put foundation stone.
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- Identifies the key combatants clearly
- Explains specific consequences of the battle
- Links military victory to economic gains
- Recognizes the establishment of puppet government
Topper
Mansi Singh
AIR 126
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present
British Policies
Battle of Plassey and British expansion
Writing Stats
277
Total words
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