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=== Outcome of the Battle of Plassey ===
The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, had far-reaching consequences for Bengal and the entire Indian subcontinent. The defeat of Siraj ud-Daulah marked a significant turning point in Indian history. Following the battle, '''Siraj ud-Daulah was defeated''' and forced to flee. His loss ended his rule as the Nawab of Bengal. Shortly afterward, he was captured and eventually killed, clearing the way for a new leadership in Bengal. With the support of the British East India Company, '''Mir Jafar was installed as the new Nawab of Bengal'''. Mir Jafar had played a crucial role in the British victory by betraying Siraj ud-Daulah and refusing to fight during the battle. As a result, the British rewarded him by making him the puppet ruler of Bengal. However, Mir Jafar’s position was far from independent. He ruled largely under the influence and control of the British East India Company. The real power behind the throne was the British, who used Mir Jafar’s reign to strengthen their own hold over Bengal. As a consequence, '''Bengal effectively came under the control of the British East India Company'''. The company gained access to Bengal’s vast resources and wealth, which they exploited to expand their influence further in India. The victory at Plassey marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India. It allowed the British to establish a strong political and economic foothold in Bengal, one of the richest provinces of the subcontinent. Over the following decades, the British gradually extended their control over other parts of India. In summary, the Battle of Plassey not only changed the leadership of Bengal but also laid the foundation for nearly two centuries of British dominance in India. The defeat of Siraj ud-Daulah and the installation of Mir Jafar signaled the start of a new era in Indian history one marked by foreign rule and the gradual decline of Indian sovereignty.