Topic : The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country.
2. The battle of Plassey marked the beginning of political hegemony of the British East India Company in India. Comment. (250 words)
Reference: The Times Of India
Why the question:
The Battle of Plassey was fought on June 23, 1757, the article brings to us glimpse of the same from the past.
Key Demand of the question:
The question aims to address in what way Battle of Plassey marked the beginning of political hegemony of the British East India Company in India.
Directive:
Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Battle of Plassey was the major reason for the consolidation of the British rule in India. This battle was fought between the East India Company headed by Robert Clive and the Nawab of Bengal (Siraj-Ud-Daulah) and his French Troop.
Body:
The answer should have the following dimensions addressed –
- What is the Battle of Plassey?
- Causes of the Battle of Plassey
- Who Fought the Battle of Plassey?
- Effects of Battle of Plassey
Then in detail explain in what way it established the political hegemony of the East India company in the country. Apart from British getting political power of Northern India but only after Nawabs, there were several other effects in many forms that came out as a result of Battle of Plassey. Explain both economic and political effects of the same.
Conclusion:
Conclude that Battle of Plassey was of immense historical importance. It paved the way for the British mastery of Bengal and eventually whole of India.
