History & Civics
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The conflict between Siraj-ud-Daulah and the English East India Company arose due to the Company's fortification of its settlements in Bengal, which Siraj saw as a threat to his authority. Despite his repeated requests to stop, the English ignored his demands. This growing power of the English led Siraj to attack and occupy Fort William in Calcutta in 1756, triggering the conflict. Clive was immediately sent to Calcutta, and the Nawab was forced to vacate Calcutta and to pay indemnity to the British.
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