The battle took place after the attack and plunder of Calcutta by Siraj-ud-daulah and the Black Hole of Calcutta tragedy The troubles between Siraj-ud-daulah and the British led to the Battle of Plassey First the British had strengthened the fortification around the Fort William without telling the Nawab
The battle of Plassey turned the English merchants to be the rulers. They became the makers of Nawabs in Bengal. This battle disclosed the weakness of the Indians before the English. The English understood that successes could be achieved in India only through conspiracies and intrigues.
