The Battle of Plassey: How Bengal Fell to the East India Company

This episode revisits the pivotal Battle of Plassey in 1757, which marked the beginning of British colonial rule in Bengal. Lucas and Luna explore the key players—Siraj-ud-Daulah, Robert Clive, and the notorious Jagat Seth banking family—and the conspiracy that led to the Nawab's defeat. They discuss the role of the monsoon season, the betrayal of Mir Jafar, and the myth of the 'Black Hole of Calcutta.' The episode also examines the aftermath: how Plassey transformed the East India Company from a trading entity into a territorial power, and the lasting impact on Bengal's economy and society. Specific details include the location of Plassey on the Bhagirathi River, the composition of the armies, and the financial machinations that secured Clive's victory. #BattleOfPlassey #EastIndiaCompany #SirajUdDaulah #RobertClive #MirJafar #JagatSeth #NawabOfBengal #BritishRaj #BengalHistory #1757 #BhagirathiRiver #BlackHoleOfCalcutta #Murshidabad #FexingoHistory #SouthAsianHistory #ColonialHistory #MilitaryHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo