by Andrew Marshall

What was the Bengal War (1756-1765)?

Introduction Bengal War, Campaign for the Eastern Subah’s, was waged by the Mughal imperial crown Prince Ali Gohar later known as Shah Alam II so as to recapture the Nawab of Bengal from the British East India Company, hostilities began in 1756 and ended in 1765. Background The English East India Company captured the territories… Read More

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by Andrew Marshall

What was the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763)?

Introduction The Seven Years’ War (1756-1763) was a global conflict, “a struggle for global primacy between Britain and France,” which also had a major impact on the Spanish Empire. In Europe, the conflict arose from issues left unresolved by the War of the Austrian Succession, with Prussia seeking greater dominance. Long standing colonial rivalries between… Read More