Siege of Calcutta - BR control of Bengal (jun 1, 1756 – jun 23, 1757)
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Fortified by BR vs. FR in consequence of Madras incident.
-> Displeases nawab (ruler of Bengal)
-> conquers Calcutta
Robert Clive (Clive of India) conquers Calcutta in January 1757
Defeat of Indian coalition near Buxar, 1764
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