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The battle of Plassey is a turning point in the history of India. Explain.
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Solution
The Battle of Plassey was a major turning point in the history of India.
- It paved the way for the establishment of British rule in Bengal and, eventually, the rest of India.
- It transformed a trading company into political power.
- It provided the British the vast resources of Bengal, which helped them to win the Third Carnatic war and other expeditions in India.
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