Battle of Plassey
1757 CE.
Shown on the map at 23.802°, 88.253°.
The East India Company takes Bengal, and with it the revenues of the richest province in India.
1757 CE.
Shown on the map at 23.802°, 88.253°.
The East India Company takes Bengal, and with it the revenues of the richest province in India.
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