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    The East India Company began trading in Bengal in 1651 and was granted duty-free trading rights by Aurangzeb. After his death, the Nawabs of Bengal asserted their independence and refused concessions to the Company, leading to conflict. In 1757, the Battle of Plassey resulted in a major victory for the British under Robert Clive over the Nawab of Bengal, Sirajuddaulah, allowing the Company to gain control of Bengal. Further battles like Buxar in 1764 consolidated Company control, and they were appointed tax collectors of Bengal by the Mughal emperor. This established Company rule which expanded over the following century through battles and treaties to annex Indian states.

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    The East India Company began trading in Bengal in 1651 and was granted duty-free trading rights by Aurangzeb. After his death, the Nawabs of Bengal asserted their independence and refused concessions to the Company, leading to conflict. In 1757, the Battle of Plassey resulted in a major victory for the British under Robert Clive over the Nawab of Bengal, Sirajuddaulah, allowing the Company to gain control of Bengal. Further battles like Buxar in 1764 consolidated Company control, and they were appointed tax collectors of Bengal by the Mughal emperor. This established Company rule which expanded over the following century through battles and treaties to annex Indian states.

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    The East India Company began trading in Bengal in 1651 and was granted duty-free trading rights by Aurangzeb. After his death, the Nawabs of Bengal asserted their independence and refused concessions to the Company, leading to conflict. In 1757, the Battle of Plassey resulted in a major victory for the British under Robert Clive over the Nawab of Bengal, Sirajuddaulah, allowing the Company to gain control of Bengal. Further battles like Buxar in 1764 consolidated Company control, and they were appointed tax collectors of Bengal by the Mughal emperor. This established Company rule which expanded over the following century through battles and treaties to annex Indian states.

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    Chapter 02 History

    From Trade to Territory

    Auranangzeb was the last powerful Mughal ruler.


    East India Company comes East:
    (i)
    In 1600 royal charter granted to East India Company granting the sole right to trade
    with the East.
    (ii)
    East India Company bought goods at a cheap price and sold them at higher price in
    Europe.
    (iii) Cotton and silk produced in India had a big market in Europe.
    (iv) Pepper, cloves, cardamom and cinnamon were in great demand.
    East India Company begins Trade in Bengal:
    (i)
    In 1651, the first English factory was set up on the banks of river Hugli.
    (ii)
    Aurangzeb issued a farman granting the company the right to trade duty free.
    (iii) The company tried to press for more concessions and manipulate existing privileges.
    How did Trade Lead to Battles:
    (i)
    After the death of Aurangzeb, the Bengal Nawabs asserted their power and autonomy.
    (ii)
    The Nawabs of Bengal refused to grant the company concessions.
    The Battle of Plassey:
    (i)
    On 23rd June 1757, Battle of Plassey was fought and was the first major victory of
    English in India.
    (ii)
    Alivardi Khan died in 1756 and Sirajuddaulah became the Nawab of Bengal.
    (iii) In 1757, Robert Clive led the Companys army against Sirajuddulah at Plassey.
    (iv) Main reason for defeat of the Nawab was that the forces led by Mir Jafar, one of
    Sirajuddaulahs commanders, never fought the battle.
    (v)
    Mir Jafar was promised by Clive to be made Nawab after crushing Sirajuddaulah.
    The Battle of Buxar:
    (i)
    After the defeat at Plassey, Sirajuddaulah was assassinated and Mir Jafar was made
    the Nawab.
    (ii)
    Mir Jafar was just a puppet in the hands of Britishers.
    (iii) In 1764, the battle of Buxar was fought between Britishers and Mir Qasim.
    (iv) In 1765 Mir Jafar died.
    (v)
    In 1765, the Mughal emperor appointed the company as the Diwan of the provinces of
    Bengal.
    Company Officals became Nabobs:
    (i)
    In 1764, Robert Clive was appointed Governor of Bengal.
    (ii)
    Nabobs-an anglicized version of the Indian word Nawab.
    Company Rule Expands:

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    (i)

    The process of annexation of Indian states by the East India Company from 1757 to
    1857 brought forth some key aspects like the company rarely launched a direct
    military attack on as unknown territory.
    (ii)
    After battle of Buxar, the company appointed residents in Indian states.
    (iii) The company forced the states into a subsidiary alliance.
    (iv) The Nawab of Awadh and the Nizam of Hyderabad were forced to cede territories and
    accept the subsidiary alliances.
    Tipu Sultan-The Tiger of Mysore:
    (i)
    Tipu Sultan was the son of Haidar Ali, ruler of Mysore.
    (ii)
    Tipu Sultan ruled Mysore from 1782 to 1799.
    (iii) Four wars were fought between Britishers and Mysore and were known as the AngloMysore wars(1767-1769, 1780-84, 1790-92 and 1799).
    (iv) In 1799, the Britishers won the battle of Seringapatam against Mysore.
    (v)
    Tipu Sultan was killed defending his capital Seringapatam.

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