Robert Clive 1st Baron Clive Of Plassey Collection

Red poppy motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675. Creator: Unknown
Red poppy motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album (image 3 of 5), Dated 1674-1675

Pink lilies and red poppy motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675. Creator: Unknown
Pink lilies and red poppy motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album (image 2 of 5), Dated 1674-1675

Pink lily motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675. Creator: Unknown
Pink lily motif, Folio from the Small Clive Album (image 5 of 5), Dated 1674-1675

Contemplative Man Seated on a Terrace, Folio from the Small Clive Album, Dated 1674-1675. Creator: Unknown
Contemplative Man Seated on a Terrace, Folio from the Small Clive Album (image 1 of 5), Dated 1674-1675

The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Plassey, (1757), 1890. The Battle of Plassey, a decisive victory for the British East India Company over the Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies on 23 June 1757

Clive Departing from India, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Clive Departing from India, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Lord Clive, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Lord Clive, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Clive Leading His Men Up To Conjeveram, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Clive Leading His Men Up To Conjeveram, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Dum Dum House—Built by Lord Clive, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
Dum Dum House--Built by Lord Clive, 1850s

Orme, (1728-1801), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Orme, (1728-1801), 1830. Robert Orme (1728-1801) British historian who entered service of East India Company in 1743, appointed to Council at Fort St

Lord Clive, (1725-1774), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lord Clive, (1725-1774), 1830. Robert Clive (1725-1774) British military officer and East India Company official who established the military

Lord Clive, c1755, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Lord Clive, c1755, (1890). Robert Clive (1725-1774), also known as Clive of India, Commander-in-Chief of British India, British officer and privateer who established the military

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Robert Clive, 1st Baron Clive of Plassey, was a British military officer and administrator who played a key role in establishing British rule in India. Known for his strategic brilliance and ruthless tactics, Clive led the East India Company's forces to victory in several battles against Indian rulers. Born in 1725, Clive rose to prominence during the Battle of Plassey in 1757, where he decisively defeated the Nawab of Bengal and secured control over the region for the East India Company. This victory marked the beginning of British dominance in India and paved the way for further expansion. Clive's tenure as Governor of Bengal was marked by both success and controversy. He implemented reforms that improved governance and increased revenue for the company, but also faced accusations of corruption and abuse of power. Despite these challenges, Clive's legacy as a military leader and statesman is undeniable. His contributions to British imperialism in India shaped the course of history and left a lasting impact on both countries. In recognition of his achievements, Clive was granted a peerage as Baron Clive of Plassey in 1762. He remains a controversial figure today, with some praising his accomplishments while others condemn his actions as emblematic of colonial exploitation.