Key learning points

1. In 1756, war was triggered by the EIC building fortifications without permission from the Nawab of Bengal.
2. The EIC achieved significant military victories in India at the Battles of Plassey and Buxar.
3. After 1757, the EIC installed puppet leaders in Bengal.
4. The 1765 Treaty of Allahabad allowed the EIC to formally control Bengal and collect taxes.
5. The years between 1757 and 1765 have been referred to as part of the Plassey Revolution.

Keywords

• Fortifications - fortifications include strong walls and towers that are built to protect a place

• Revolution - a revolution is a period of time when there is significant change, such as a change in who holds power in a country

• Puppet ruler - a puppet ruler is someone who appears to be in charge of a country but is actually controlled by other people or groups

• Treaty - a treaty is a written agreement between two or more countries, approved and signed by their leaders

Common misconception