UPSC History Optional · Paper II · 1995 · Q1(a) · 20 marks
‘By certain of his actions Clive has marred both the glory and usefulness of his work.' Critically examine
- Chapter
- European Penetration into India
- Topic
- Bengal after Plassey: Mir Jafar, Mir Kasim and Clive
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