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The Black Hole of Calcutta

By Edward Fraser

In 1756, the Nawab of Bengal allowed his frustration with British merchants in Calcutta to get the better of him.

The Battle of Plassey

By Hari Chahan Das

Before Siraj ud-Daulah became Nawab of Bengal in 1756, his grandfather begged him to keep the English sweet, and put no trust in Jafar Ali Khan. If he had only listened...

Robert Clive’s Vision for India

By Sir John Malcolm

As Governor of Bengal, Robert Clive hoped to use his powers and his formidable reputation to make the East India Company mend its ways.

Blind Date

By Sir Bernard Burke

After two punishing years rising to the top of the East India Company’s armed forces in India, Robert Clive could not spare the time to go courting.

Courage Under Fire

By Thomas Babington Macaulay

Robert Clive turned seven hundred frightened recruits into crack troops by sheer force of personality.

Clive of India

By Clay Lane

Robert Clive helped to establish a lasting bond between India and Britain, laying the foundations of modern India.

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