Battle of Plassey and Buxar — Mains Questions

Analyze the significance of the Battles of Plassey and Buxar in establishing British supremacy in India. How did these victories transform the East India Company from a trading entity to a territorial power?

Examine the role of Indian collaborators in the British victories at Plassey and Buxar. What does this reveal about the nature of 18th-century Indian politics?

Critically evaluate the economic consequences of the Battles of Plassey and Buxar for Bengal and the broader Indian economy. How did these events lay the foundation for colonial economic exploitation?