They are the true ‘heroes’ of the Plassey saga and the events that followed.įollowing the decline of the Mughal empire in the 18th century, the Mughal governors of Bengal became semi-independent rulers. While the story of Plassey is one of betrayal and treachery, it is also the story of two brave men – Mir Mardan and Diwan Mohanlal – who stayed loyal to the Nawab of Bengal till their last breath. The battle left a strong imprint on modern Indian history as it marked the beginning of Britain’s ambitions in India. Fought on an open stretch of green between Murshidabad and Kolkata, in an area called Palashi (Anglicised by the British as ‘Plassey’), this theatre of war is a small industrial town today.
The 2nd of July 2021 marks the 264th death anniversary of Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah, who was famously defeated in the Battle of Plassey (Palashi) in Bengal.
While we know of the great betrayers in this saga – Mir Jafar and the Jagat Seths – here is the story of the real heroes! But there is a lot we don’t know about the battle – where it was actually fought, how things got out of hand, and who the real heroes were. Mention the Battle of Plassey and the first name that comes to mind is that of Robert Clive and how this ambitious officer of the East India Company turned the tables, to herald the beginning of British rule in India.
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