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Robert clive is the one who laid the foundation of british empire
Robert Clive led the East India Company in the Battle of Plassey where he managed to defeat the Nawab Of Bengal(Shiraj ud Daulah) and established an English government in India. He can be called the founder of the British Empire in India.
Robert Clive was born on September 29, 1725.
Robert Clive was a Baron. He was better known as Clive of India, a name he was given after he went to India and was involved in the establishment of the East India Company.
what were the british explanations/reasons for the partition of bengal in 1905?
In 23 June 1757 in the battle of Plassey under Robert Clive.
After, Siraj was defeated, Robert Clive made Mir Jafar, Nawab of Bengal.
Robert clive introduced dual government in bengal.
The battle of Plassey made Robert Clive master of Bengal and started the beginning of British Empire in the East.
Robert Clive laid the foundations for British rule in India by defeating Siraj-ud-Daula the nawab of Bengal in battle of Plassey.Clive had bribed one of Siraj's key men, Mir Jafar , to side with the English. In return, the victorious Clive made him the new nawab of Bengal. At the Battle of Plassey, in june 1757, an English army led by Robert Clive succeded in defeating the much larger army of Siraj. It was a great success for the East India Company who now were guaranteed control of the profitable trade in Bengal.
Bengal in 18th century was one of the richest and most fertile provinces in India. So they decided to start the trade in Bengal and with the leadership of Robert Clive they were successful of rising power in Bengal.
Robert clive is the one who laid the foundation of british empire
Robert Clive
Robert Clive was a member of the British military. He is known for securing India and all of its wealth.
Robert Clive's letter to William Pitt was a request for an independent inquiry into his conduct as Governor of Bengal and his accumulation of wealth in India. Clive was facing accusations of corruption and abuse of power, and he sought to clear his name by asking for an investigation to be conducted. The letter highlighted Clive's concern for his reputation and his desire to uphold his legacy in the British East India Company.
Robert Clive was the mastermind behnd Indian disaster and he was chiefly responsible for the greatgrowth of British power in India.
Robert Clive, after the Battle of Plassey in 1757, brought Bengal directly under the administration of the British East India Company (EEIC). This marked a significant turning point in the company's control over India.