UPSC History Optional · Paper II · 2013 · Q1(a) · 10 marks
“Dupleix made a cardinal blunder in looking for the key of India in Madras: Clive sought and found it in Bengal.” Critically examine
- Chapter
- European Penetration into India
- Topic
- Failure of the French in India
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