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______ tried to put restrictions on the illegal trade of the British.

• The British imposed heavy duties on Indian goods entering Calcutta which was under their control.


• Siraj-Ud-Daulah seized the English factory at Kasimbazar, marched on to Calcutta, and occupied Fort William on 20 June 1756.


• Later battle on the field of Plassey occurred, about 30 km from Murshidabad, on 23 June 1757.


• The historic battle of Plassey was a battle only in name. In all, 29 Britishers died and Nawab lost nearly 500.

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