6. Mir Jafar and the Battle of Plassey
Mir Jafar, the commander-in-chief of Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah’s army, conspired with the British East India Company to defeat his own ruler during the Battle of Plassey in 1757. By withholding support and facilitating the British advance, he played a pivotal role in Siraj-ud-Daulah’s defeat. This betrayal not only led to the establishment of British dominance in India but also made Mir Jafar a symbol of treachery in Indian history (britannica.com).
