The first decisive military success of the English East India Company in India is marked by which battle?

Key Fact(s)

The Battle of Plassey, fought in 1757, is regarded as the first decisive military victory of the English East India Company in India. In this battle, the Company’s forces led by Robert Clive defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal. The English success was largely due to political conspiracy, bribery, and betrayal, particularly by Mir Jafar.

Although the battle involved limited military engagement, its consequences were far-reaching. It placed Bengal under British political control and gave the Company access to immense financial resources. This victory laid the foundation of British imperial expansion in India.