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Robert Lord Clive
ROBERT CLIVE, first baron of PLASSEY British military commander in India, Governor of Bengal. Date: 1725-1774
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1725 1774 Baron Bengal Clive Governor Plassey
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This striking portrait captures the intense gaze and unyielding determination of Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive of Plassey (1725-1774), a British military commander and Governor of Bengal during the late 18th century. Born in Wales, Clive rose through the ranks of the British East India Company's military forces in India, earning a reputation as a brilliant tactician and a shrewd political operator. In 1757, Clive led the British forces to a decisive victory over the Nawab of Bengal's army at the Battle of Plassey, a turning point in British colonial history. The battle secured the British East India Company's dominance over Bengal and paved the way for the expansion of British colonial power in India. After his military success, Clive was appointed Governor of Bengal, a position he held from 1765 to 1767. During his tenure, he implemented various reforms aimed at improving the administration of the province and increasing revenue for the British East India Company. However, his rule was also marked by controversy and allegations of corruption and misrule. Despite the controversies, Clive's military victories and political achievements cemented his place in British history as a hero and a symbol of British imperial power. This portrait, with its solemn expression and formal attire, serves as a testament to Clive's military prowess and political acumen, as well as to the complex and often contentious history of British colonialism in India.
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