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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Robert_CliveRobert Clive - Wikipedia

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   Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive, KB, FRS (29 September 1725 – 22 November 1774), also known as Clive of India, was the first British Governor of the Bengal Presidency. Clive has been widely credited for laying the foundation of the British East India Company (EIC) rule in Bengal.

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Robert-CliveRobert Clive | Biography & Facts | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Robert Clive (born September 29, 1725, Styche, Shropshire, England—died November 22, 1774, London) was a soldier and the first British administrator of Bengal, who was one of the creators of British power in India.

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4. www.worldhistory.org › Robert_CliveRobert Clive - World History Encyclopedia

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   Oct 6, 2022 · Robert Clive (1725-1774), also known as 'Clive of India' and Baron Clive of Plassey, masterminded the expansion of the East India Company in India. Best known for his victory at Plassey in Bengal in...

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   • Robert Clive was known for expanding the territory of the East India Company from 1757, and so he laid the foundations for the British Raj or rule...
   • Robert Clive was accused of corruption, that is extracting wealth for his own personal use when it should have gone to the East India Company's sha...
   • Robert Clive died in 1774 but just how is something of a mystery. The most common theory is that he committed suicide by cutting his own throat wit...

5. www.open.edu › openlearn › history-the-artsHero and villain: Robert Clive of the East India Company

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   Learn about the controversial legacy of Robert Clive, who defeated India's Mughal rulers and established the EIC's rule in Bengal. Explore the opposing views of historians on his role in the Bengal famine and his statue in London.

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     Clive Of India 1935 Ronald Colman, Loretta Young, Colin Clive, Cesar Romero, C Aubrey Smith

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7. www.nam.ac.uk › explore › robert-cliveRobert Clive: The nabob general | National Army Museum

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   A courageous, resourceful and ruthless military commander, Major-General Robert Clive helped secure an Indian empire for Britain. He eventually became an imperial statesman, but also a greedy speculator who used his political and military influence to amass a fortune.

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   Mar 29, 2005 · Who was Robert Clive? Clive engineered British rule in India, fighting several key battles with the French for control of trade in the sub-continent.

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   Who was Lord Clive?

   • Lord Clive. Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive of Plassey, KB (29 September 1725 – 22 November 1774), also known as Clive of India, was a British soldier who established British control in Southern India and Bengal. Together with Warren Hastings he was one of the key figures in the creation of British India .

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   Who was Robert Clive?

   • Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive, KB, FRS (29 September 1725 – 22 November 1774), also known as Clive of India, was the first British Governor of the Bengal Presidency. Clive has been widely credited for laying the foundation of the British East India Company (EIC) rule in Bengal.

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   Why was Clive of India called Clive?

   • As the beginning of the expansion of EIC territorial rule, Plassey and 1757 are often cited as the beginning of British rule in India. The battle also resulted in Clive becoming forever associated with the subcontinent and earned him the moniker 'Clive of India'.

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   Why did Clive go to India?

   • In 1744 Clive's father acquired for him a position as a "factor" or company agent in the service of the East India Company, and Clive set sail for India. After running aground on the coast of Brazil, his ship was detained for nine months while repairs were completed.

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10. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › Robert_CliveRobert Clive - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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    Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive of Plassey, KB (29 September 1725 – 22 November 1774), also known as Clive of India, was a British soldier who established British control in Southern India and Bengal.