What were the results of the battle of Plassey?

The battle of Plassey was more a skirmish rather than a contesting war.

Clive did not encounter any challenge from Siraj’s side. Yet it is one of the most important battles ever fought in India.

First, the Plassey battle established the superiority of the English soldiers and brought to the fore the weakness of the native soldiers.

Secondly, the battle of Plassey was a grand diplomatic victory of Clive.

Thirdly, the English became virtually the master of Bengal. The Nawab of Bengal became eventually a puppet in their hands.

Fourthly, during the post-Plassey period the English drained so much of wealth from Bengal that her economy was completely shattered.

This drain of wealth from Bengal is known as the ‘Plassey Plunder’.