plassey

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Noun: 1. A decisive historical battle: "Plassey" refers specifically to the Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, near the village of Plassey in Bengal. It denotes the pivotal victory of the British East India Company forces, led by Robert Clive, over the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-daula, and his French allies. 2. An event establishing political control: The word signifies the event that marked the beginning of British political and military dominance in Bengal, which later expanded to much of the Indian subcontinent.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Battle of Plassey was a turning point in Indian history.
    • British supremacy in India is often dated from Plassey.
    • The strategies used at Plassey are still studied by historians.
Advanced Usage
  • "the aftermath of Plassey": Refers to the political and economic consequences that followed the battle.
    • The aftermath of Plassey saw the East India Company become the de facto ruler of Bengal.
  • "the road to Plassey": Used metaphorically to describe the series of events leading to a decisive moment or conquest.
    • The diplomatic maneuvers formed part of the road to Plassey.
Variants and Related Words
  • Plassey, Battle of: The full formal name for the historical event.
  • Palashi: The modern Bengali name for the location.
Synonyms
  • Decisive victory
  • Turning point (in a historical context)
Related Phrases
  • "The seed of the British Raj": A common historical phrase describing the significance of Plassey as the origin of formal British colonial rule in India.
    • Many historians view Plassey as the seed of the British Raj.
Noun
  1. the victory in 1757 by the British under Clive over Siraj-ud-daula that established British supremacy over Bengal

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