1757
Battle of Plessey
After the Battle of Plessey, appoints Mir Jaffa as Nawab
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After the Battle of Plessey, appoints Mir Jaffa as Nawab
Victory over Suraja Dowlah establishes Clive as master of Bengal. Victory helps the British capture Calcutta & establish sovereignty over India
Created Baron Clive of Plessey
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