Editing Sirajud-Daulah (section)

=== Mir Jafar: The Main Villain Behind Siraj ud-Daulah’s Fall ===
In the dramatic saga of Bengal's political history, '''Mir Jafar''' stands out as one of the most controversial and reviled figures. He is remembered primarily as the man whose '''betrayal led to the fall of Siraj ud-Daulah''', the last independent Nawab of Bengal. His actions not only ended Siraj’s rule but also opened the gates for British dominance in India. At the time of the '''Battle of Plassey''' in 1757, Mir Jafar was the '''commander-in-chief of the Bengal army'''. As a senior military leader, he was expected to protect and support Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah during the critical conflict with the British East India Company. However, behind the scenes, Mir Jafar was secretly negotiating with the British.

The British, led by Robert Clive, saw an opportunity in the growing dissatisfaction among Siraj's courtiers. They approached Mir Jafar with a promise: if he helped them defeat Siraj, he would be made the new Nawab of Bengal. Tempted by power and frustrated with Siraj’s rule, Mir Jafar agreed to the deal. Along with a group of conspirators including influential bankers like the '''Jagat Seths''', and other discontented nobles he plotted the betrayal. During the '''Battle of Plassey''', while Siraj's army outnumbered the British, '''Mir Jafar and his forces stood aside''', refusing to fight. This crucial act of treachery ensured an easy British victory. Siraj was soon captured and later executed. As promised, '''Mir Jafar was installed as the Nawab of Bengal''', but he ruled under British influence and was largely a puppet in their hands.

Though he gained the throne, '''Mir Jafar lost the trust of his people'''. He was widely regarded as a traitor who had sold his country for personal gain. His inability to meet British financial demands eventually led to his replacement by Mir Qasim, and later reinstallation and final removal. In Indian history, '''Mir Jafar remains a symbol of betrayal'''. His name is often invoked to represent disloyalty and selfish ambition. While he may have achieved short-term power, his legacy is that of the man who helped end Bengal’s independence and usher in British colonial rule. The consequences of his betrayal were far-reaching, as the '''Battle of Plassey became the foundation of British imperialism in India''', forever changing the course of the subcontinent’s history.