9. Battle of Plassey (1757)
The Battle of Plassey, fought on June 23, 1757, was a pivotal conflict between the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, and the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal. The British victory, achieved with a relatively small force, was facilitated by the defection of Mir Jafar, Siraj-ud-Daulah’s commander-in-chief, who had secretly allied with the British. This decisive battle marked the beginning of British dominance in India, leading to the establishment of the British Raj and significantly altering the subcontinent’s history (nam.ac.uk).
