1. The British Empire: Mughals & the East India Company
Dan Snow's History Hit
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Rise and Conquest: Clive's Ambitions in India
This chapter delves into the ambitions and conquests of Clive, who transforms from a profit-seeking individual for the East India Company to a notable soldier with victories in South India. It explores the events surrounding the Battle of Plassey, Clive's manipulative tactics, and the establishment of the Company as de facto rulers in Bengal. The narrative also covers the devastating consequences of the Company's rule, the resistance in South India, and the evolving relationship between the East India Company and the British state.
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