When was the Battle of Plassey fought?

The Battle of Plassey was fought in 1757 between the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal; Siraj-ud-Daulah; with his French allies. The victory of the East India Company under Robert Clive marked the beginning of British colonial dominance in India. This battle was decisive in establishing British political control; leading to nearly two centuries of colonial rule. Plassey became a turning point in South Asian history; altering its political and economic trajectory.