Robert
Clive was the founder of British India. He led the foundation of
British power
in India and played a major role in establishing British supremacy in
India.
India became the source of wealth for Britain. Robert displayed
foresight and
courage in the face of tremendous odds. He showed administrative
ability and
fought a tremendous fight at Arcot. He became victorious in the battle
of
Plassey which brought him lasting fame.
Robert
Clive was born in
1725. From his
childhood, he was impulsive and fearless. His leadership abilities were
noted,
when he was only seven years old. As a grown up, he secured a post with
the
East India company. He arrived at Madras with adventurous spirit and
joined the
company as a soldier. Political conditions of India were in complete
disarray
after the death of Aurangzeb.
The
action at Arcot took place in 1751 when Clive
was only twenty six. Robert Clive fought as the commander of the
British army
and had a bloodless victory, taking possession of the ancient fort in
Trichirapalli. This greatly increased Clive's reputation.
Later
the armies of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of
Bengal, and the British met at Plassey in 1757. The British forces were
led by
Robert Clive. The Battle of Plassey is an important landmark in the
history of
India. It marked the establishment of British rule in India. The
British got a
foothold in India from where they were able to conquer the whole India.
The
fame of Clive and his exploits was on everyone's lips.