Reactions to Change
European Society in Bengal under the East India Company Flag, 1756-1773
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11283181 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Willem G J Kuiters (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1999 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 53-68 |
| Publication date | 1999-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Itinerario (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0165-1153 • E-ISSN: 2041-2827 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0165115300024554 |
| OpenAlex | W2324161535 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 4 |
Over the 1750s and 1760s, the East India Company became the principal ruler of Bengal. This rise to power was initially achieved by a limited use of military force combined with the clever manipulation of local politics and discontent in Bengal court circles provoked by the young and incautious Nawab Siraj-ud-daula. The Nawaby's army was defeated at Plassey after his most important generals conspired with the British against him. The British concluded a very advantageous treaty with his successor, Mir Jafar, who became increasingly dependent on their goodwill
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |