Editing Sirajud-Daulah (section)

=== Impact of Siraj ud-Daulah’s Fall: A Turning Point in Indian History ===
The fall of Siraj ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, after the Battle of Plassey in '''1757,''' marked a major turning point in the history of the Indian subcontinent. This event not only ended independent rule in Bengal but also laid the foundation for nearly two centuries of British colonial dominance in India. The Battle of Plassey was fought on '''June 23, 1757''', between the forces of Siraj ud-Daulah and the '''British East India Company''', led by Robert Clive. Though Siraj’s army vastly outnumbered the British, betrayal from within most notably by Mir Jafar and other key commanders led to his swift defeat. After the battle, Siraj was captured and later killed, while '''Mir Jafar''' was installed as a puppet Nawab under British control. 

This seemingly local conflict had far-reaching consequences. With '''Mir Jafar in power, the British East India Company''' gained significant political and economic control over Bengal. In 1765, the Company was officially granted the ''Diwani'' rights the authority to collect taxes in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. This transformed the Company from a trading organization into a ruling power. The fall of Siraj ud-Daulah effectively marked the '''beginning of British rule in India'''. Bengal, the richest province in India at the time, became the base from which the British expanded their influence over other regions. The wealth extracted from Bengal financed British military campaigns and strengthened their control over the subcontinent.

In the broader context, the Battle of Plassey and Siraj’s downfall signaled the '''start of India's colonial era'''. It was a moment when the balance of power shifted irreversibly in favor of the British. Many historians consider it the first major step towards establishing the British Raj. In short, the fall of Siraj ud-Daulah was not just the end of a ruler it was the '''beginning of a new chapter in Indian history''', defined by foreign domination, economic exploitation, and the long struggle for independence that would follow.