18th Century
| Year | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1757 | Battle of Paulashy. a decisive British East India Company victory over the Nawab of Bengal establishes Company rule in India. | |
| 1764 | Battle of Buxar, another decisive company victory over local forces. | |
| 1770 | Bengal famine of 1770 causes the death of 15 million people. | |
| 1793 | Permanent Settlement Act imposed on Bengal. |
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