Battle of Plassey (1757)
Robert Clive defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, marking the beginning of British political foothold in India through the East India Company.
From Merchants to Masters (1757 AD - 1857 AD)
Robert Clive defeated Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah, marking the beginning of British political foothold in India through the East India Company.
Introduction of the Permanent Settlement and Ryotwari systems led to high taxes on farmers and the decline of Indian traditional handicrafts.
Using the Subsidiary Alliance and the Doctrine of Lapse, the Company annexed major kingdoms like Mysore, Marathas, and Awadh.
Introduction of Western education, Railways (1853), and Telegraphs changed the Indian landscape, though primarily to serve British interests.