First Major Battles Flashcards
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When did the conflict between the company and the Nawab of Bengal intensify?
In the early 18th century
Who were the rulers of Bengal?
Murshid Khuli Khan, Followed by AliWardi Khan, And then Sirajuddaulah.
How did the Nawab of Bengal tried to stop the company?
They refuse to grant the company concessions demanded large tributes for the companies rights to trade denied it any right to mint coins, And stopped it from extending its fortifications.
When did the battle of Plassey take place?
In 1757
When did Alivardi Khan die?
In 1756
What was the name of the fort that was built around Calcutta?
Fort William
Who is a puppet ruler?
A puppet ruler Is a king or a Leader Who has the title and position but no real power, They are often controlled by a third-party, A powerful person.
What did the British try to do in order to have a puppet ruler?
So they tried without success to help one of Sirajuddaulahs rivals become the Nawab.
With how many soldiers did the Nawab go to the English factory?
30,000
What was the name of the place where the English factory was situated?
The English factory at KasimBazar.
What did the Nawab of Bengal do after he went to the factory?
He had captured the company officials and locked them up in a warehouse, disarmed all the English men and blocked the English ships, 146 soldiers were captured and only 23 of them were alive 123 died out of suffocation.
Who was the founder of British empire in India?
Robert Clive
What did Robert Clive do after hearing the news about his soldiers?
Adhi company officials in Madras sent forces under the command of Robert Clive reinforced by Naval fleets, prolonged negotiations with the Nawab followed.
The battle of Bassey was between which two forces?
It was between the British East India company led by Robert Clive, and Sirajuddaulah.
Who betrayed Sirajuddaulah?
Mir Jafar, one of Sirajuddaulahs commanders
What was the main reasons for the defeat of Sirajuddaulah?
He was betrayed by his own officers and merchants, such as Mir Jafar, the British had superior Naval power, Sirajuddaulah was inexperienced and young, he did not make any attempt to gain support from the French.
Why is the battle of Plassey famous?
It was the first major victory, the company won in India.
Why did the battle of Plassey take place?
The British water to increase their political at trading power in India, Sirajuddaulah Refused And did not accept that they traded without paying taxes And attacked fort William.
What was the result of battle of Plassey?
The British East India company won the battle mainly because of Mir Jafar’s betrayal this gave British control over Bengal. Jafar became the Nawab of Bengal. This was the starting of British rule in India. They also had control over 24 provinces near Calcutta, and this was the first major victory for British in India.
Where is Plassey?
In West Bengal
What did the company do when Mir Jafar protested?
They had deposedhim and installed Mir Qasim at his place.
Who was Mir Qasim?
The son-in-law of Mir Jafar.
What were the measures took by Mir Qasim that made him unpopular among the British?
He tried to improve the finance of Bengal attempted to check the misuse of trade privileges by the British and the abolition of taxes on internal trade.
Who did Mir Qasim forged an alliance with?
Mughal emperor (Shah Alam II), nawab of Awadh (Shuja - ud - Daulah).
