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- The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757.
- It was fought between the East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal.
- The East India Company was led by Robert Clive.
- The Nawab of Bengal, Siraj Ud Daulah, was supported by the French.
- The Nawab was betrayed by the Commander-in-chief of his army, Mir Jafar.
- This betrayal led to the British victory in the battle.
- The British victory in this battle allowed them to take control over Bengal.
- The Battle of Plassey paved the way for British rule in India.
- The battle was fought at Palashi, near Calcutta.
- One of the main causes of the battle was the British building Fort William at Calcutta.
