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The fall of Siraj ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, was the result of a combination of internal weaknesses and external conspiracies. Though he ruled for only a short time, his reign ended with the pivotal Battle of Plassey in 1757, which marked the beginning of British dominance in India. Several key factors contributed to his downfall:

'''1. Lack of Experience:''' Siraj ud-Daulah was young and relatively inexperienced when he became Nawab. He lacked the political maturity and diplomatic skill needed to manage the complex and volatile situation in Bengal, where multiple ~~forces—internal~~ and external were competing for power.

'''1. Lack of Experience:''' Siraj ud-Daulah was young and relatively inexperienced when he became Nawab. He lacked the political maturity and diplomatic skill needed to manage the complex and volatile situation in Bengal, where multiple forces internal and external were competing for power.

'''2. Court Conspiracies:''' His own court was filled with rivals and enemies. Powerful nobles and courtiers resented his authority and sought to undermine him. This internal discontent created the perfect environment for rebellion and betrayal.

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 The fall of Siraj ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal, was the result of a combination of internal weaknesses and external conspiracies. Though he ruled for only a short time, his reign ended with the pivotal Battle of Plassey in 1757, which marked the beginning of British dominance in India. Several key factors contributed to his downfall:
-'''1. Lack of Experience:''' Siraj ud-Daulah was young and relatively inexperienced when he became Nawab. He lacked the political maturity and diplomatic skill needed to manage the complex and volatile situation in Bengal, where multiple forces—internal and external were competing for power.
+'''1. Lack of Experience:''' Siraj ud-Daulah was young and relatively inexperienced when he became Nawab. He lacked the political maturity and diplomatic skill needed to manage the complex and volatile situation in Bengal, where multiple forces internal and external were competing for power.
 '''2. Court Conspiracies:''' His own court was filled with rivals and enemies. Powerful nobles and courtiers resented his authority and sought to undermine him. This internal discontent created the perfect environment for rebellion and betrayal.