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Battle of Bedara

The defeat of the Dutch expedition near Chinsurah ended a serious attempt to challenge English Company dominance in Bengal after Plassey.

Date1759 CE
LocationBiderra near Chinsurah, West Bengal
OutcomeEnglish victory
VictorEnglish East India Company
DefeatedDutch East India Company
CommandersFrancis Forde

UPSC relevance

Relevant for European rivalry in Bengal and consolidation of Company power after Plassey.

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