The British victory at the Battle of Plassey
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Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_events
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Expansion of British East India Company influence
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| gptkbp:allies |
Local rulers
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| gptkbp:consequences |
Fall of the Nawab's power
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| gptkbp:contributed_to |
British economic interests
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| gptkbp:date |
June 23, 1757
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| gptkbp:decline |
gptkb:Mughal_Empire
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| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Nawab_of_Arcot
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Turning point in Indian history
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| gptkbp:fighting_style |
Decisive battle
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| gptkbp:fought_against |
The 18th century
British East India Company and Nawab of Bengal Plassey field |
| gptkbp:founded_in |
gptkb:Fort_William
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Colonial expansion in India
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
Led to the establishment of British Raj in India
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Foundation of British Empire in India
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The British victory at the Battle of Plassey
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| gptkbp:influenced |
British military tactics in India
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Political_alliances
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| gptkbp:involved |
Artillery and infantry tactics
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| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
British historians
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| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
Economic control of Bengal
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| gptkbp:key |
The rise of British power in India
|
| gptkbp:key_event |
Indian history
|
| gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:Robert_Clive
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| gptkbp:led_to |
Formation of British colonial rule
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Bengal,_India
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| gptkbp:military_engagement |
The 18th century
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| gptkbp:military_unit |
gptkb:Victorious
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| gptkbp:narrative |
Colonial narrative
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| gptkbp:nawab's_betrayal |
gptkb:Mir_Jafar
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| gptkbp:nawab's_forces |
Defeated
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| gptkbp:nawab's_troops |
About 50,000 troops
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Colonial history
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| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Robert_Clive
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
The British East India Company.
The history of British India |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Seven_Years'_War
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
British control over Bengal
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Established British dominance in India
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| gptkbp:strategy |
Divide and conquer
Deception and bribery |
| gptkbp:strength |
About 3,000 British troops
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| gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for |
British expansion in Asia
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| gptkbp:was_a_critical_event_in |
The establishment of British rule in India
|
| gptkbp:was_a_factor_in |
British colonial policy
The decline of local powers in India |
| gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to |
Subsequent battles in India
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| gptkbp:was_a_result_of |
Strategic planning
Political intrigue Military superiority Diplomatic maneuvering |
| gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
Indian sovereignty
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| gptkbp:was_characterized_by |
Surprise attack
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| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
Economic motivations
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| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
British colonial rule in India
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Thomas_Pelham-Holles
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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