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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
unfair means. Siraj-ud-dula was killed and Mir zaffar 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
Road
Plassey Situated at a distance
of 172 km. from Calcutta and 43 km from Bahrampore on National
Highway
Rail
The battle field is 5 km. from
Rly. Station. (Sealdah-Lalgoleh line).
Bus
From Calcutta, Krishnagar, Bahrampore etc.
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