The story of Robert Clive
Officer and official of the East India Company who commanded its force at Plassey in 1757 and took over its administration of Bengal's revenue in 1765.
Robert Clive. Officer and official of the East India Company who commanded its force at Plassey in 1757 and took over its administration of Bengal’s revenue in 1765.
1756
Robert Clive worked at the East India Company. Led the troops sent from Madras to Bengal.
1757
Robert Clive intervened in Battle of Plassey. Commanded the Company’s force.
1765
Robert Clive intervened in Grant of the Diwani of Bengal, 1765. Assumed the Company’s direct administration of Bengal’s revenue.
Robert Clive, identified with Plassey (Palashi).
Robert Clive, involved in House of Commons inquiry into Clive, 1772-73.
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