Succession
Mirza Mohammad Siraj succeeds Ali Vardi Khan as the Nawab of Bengal at the age of 23, and took the name Siraj-Ud-Daulah
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1756 in India
Explore 7 historical events and records for India in 1756.
Historical records for India in 1756
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Capture of Calcutta
Siraj-ud-Daulah's forces take Calcutta from the East India Company during the Bengal campaign.
Capture of Fort William
Siraj-ud-Daulah's forces capture Fort William at Calcutta during the confrontation with the East India Company.
Siege of Calcutta
Siraj-ud-Daulah's army besieges the British position at Fort William before taking Calcutta.
Siege of Kolkata
Siraj-ud-Daulah's campaign against Calcutta forces the East India Company garrison to abandon its position.
Other events (month unknown)
Invasion of India
India is invaded by the Afghan ruler Ahmad Shah Durrani. Alamgir becomes a puppet ruler
Rule of India
Alamgir becomes a puppet ruler
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