Should Hindus thank Robert Clive?

by Rishi Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:57 pm

The founder of the British Indian Empire, Robert Clive, is popularly known as “Clive of India”. The Battle of Plassey is often described by his admirers as his “finest hour”, when he used his skills and genius to divide the enemy and score a spectacular victory. He had under his command about 800 British and European forces complemented by 2,000 native sepoys. His enemy, Sirajuddaula the Nawab (independent ruler) of Bengal, had 50,000 troops under his command. When they met on the field of Plassey on the morning of 23 June 1757, most of the Nawab’s commanders not only did not join in the battle, but actually misled the Bengal ruler to a pathetic defeat.

http://bricklanecircle.org/Robert_Clive.html

by ashdoc Fri Jun 28, 2013 1:03 am

the hindus of bengal certainly should thank him , and they do---privately . they were being ruled by tyrannical muslim rulers for centuries with no hope in sight until clive came .

if clive had not come then the remaing part of bengal too would have become bangladesh . because of clive as least we have west bengal and calcutta .

Should Hindus thank Robert Clive?

Should Hindus thank Robert Clive?

Re: Should Hindus thank Robert Clive?