jan 23, 1757 - British victory at the Battle of Pleasey
Description:
British defeat the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies. Following this British victory, the French lost their influence in North India. The British also began placing East India Company soldiers in friendly Indian states. This began to give the British substantial sway over the internal politics of these regions.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 23, 1757
Now
~ 268 years ago