Tag: British East India Company

The Battle of Plassey (1757) Explained

The Battle of Plassey in 1757 marked a turning point in Indian history as the British East India Company’s victory established their dominance over Bengal and laid the foundation for British colonial rule in India.

The British Raj Explained

The British Raj refers to the period of British colonial rule in India from 1858 to 1947.

Siege of Cawnpore Explained

The Siege of Cawnpore was a pivotal event during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, where Indian rebels besieged and ultimately massacred British civilians and soldiers in Cawnpore (now Kanpur), India.

Boston Tea Party (1773) Explained

The Boston Tea Party was a political protest in which American colonists dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor to protest against taxation without representation.

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