Question 13GS1GS1

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)

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Battle of Plassey (1757) laid the foundation for march of British, from imperialism to colonial pewess.

Strajudauai & OthersBengal

Won be nearing in not military powers.

A key factor for British rights and upholding.

Impact on course in India

1Laid 'foundation stone' of white man on Indian soil.

2Deeper understanding of familines of India, exploited directly over course of time.

[?] Battle of Buxar with military leadership.

3Exploitation of social cleavage and differences in Plassey lead to mastery of divide and rule.

4Taste of imperial power to the company increased gud revivak woke rights over respectful pleadly.

5Framed context for Battle of Buxar, the final blow to Bengal's plight.

6Mercantilism aided by provision of men, material, money', as gained post Plassey.

7Military acumen of Indians gauged, used it to tailor own self to better the Indians thereafter.

In addition to impact on Indian history, it aided

2Exploitation of social cleavage and differences in Plassey lead to mastery of divide and rule.

3Taste of imperial power to the company increased gud revivak woke rights over respectful pleadly.

4Framed context for Battle of Buxar, the final blow to Bengal's plight.

5Mercantilism aided by provision of men, material, money', as gained post Plassey.

6Military acumen of Indians gauged, used it to tailor own self to better the Indians thereafter.

In addition to impact on Indian history, it aided world wide manoeuvrty of British:

1Traders to rulers across colonies.

2Mercantilism furthered by capture of power.

3Forceful conqueship and safeguarding of financial intrests [?] fortification

4Establishment of dense networks of intelligence within regimes. [?] Mughal breakdown.

5Crushing revolts with force and targe - [?] Revolt of 1857, [?] Dochne of Lapsi [?] Paramountcy.

Ergo, British victory in Plassey heralded an imperialist push that aided colonialism of Indian mind, man, material and mony - from 'Brain of Wealth' to 'Brain' caused by colonisation of mind.

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Zinnia Arora

AIR 62028

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GS1GS1

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Modern Indian History

British Expansion and Colonial Conquest

Battle of Plassey and Its Historical Significance

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