This battle was described as a turning point for the British East India company. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this 1757 battle fought on the banks of the Hooghly River, which is said to mark the beginning of the British rule of India.
ANSWER: Battle of Plassey
[10e] The opposing forces during the Battle of Plassey were comprised of the French East India company and a Subah named for this region. This region names the official language of Bangladesh.
ANSWER: Bengal [accept Bengali]
[10h] This last Nawab of Bengal led the Bengal Subah during the Battle of Plassey. This man’s execution under the orders of Mir Miran is detailed in Soumen Jana’s 2022 novel Chayamanab about his life.
ANSWER: Mirza Muhammad Siraj ud-Daulah