Understanding how a commercial enterprise evolved into a political power marks the start of British dominance in India.
1. What was the primary role of sepoys in the British East India Company's expansion in India?
2. In which year did Robert Clive defeat Siraj-ud-Daulah at the Battle of Plassey?
3. What are sepoys in the context of the British East India Company's early influence in India?
East India Company — trade role?
Initially traded in India for profit.
Clive — Bengal control?
Won Battle of Plassey, established British dominance.
East India Company — purpose?
Trade primarily, not ruling India.
Sepoys — role?
Indian soldiers in East India Company's army.
Clive — key achievement?
Defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah at Plassey.
Battle of Plassey — significance?
Established British control over Bengal.
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