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EastWest BengalPlassey

Plassey

A place of great historical importance. Here in the year 1757 a battle was fought between the British and the last Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. Clive the British Chief defeated Nawab - Siraj-ud-daula by unfairmeans. Siraj-ud-dula was killed and Mirzaffar became the Nawab. The historic battle field is till preserved. A memorial was erected by Lord Curzon at the mango groves where the actual battle took place.

How to get there

	Rail: It is a railway station on Eastern Railway. The battle field is 5 kms. from Rly. Station. (Sealdah-Lalgoleh line). Bus from Kolkata (Calcutta), Krishnagar, Bahrampore etc.
	Road: Plassey: Situated at a distance of 172 kms. from Kolkata (Calcutta) and 43 kms from Bahrampore on National Highway No. 34.
	Local Transport: Taxis and Cycle Rickshaws are available from Bahrampore.

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