Robert Clive: Hero of Britain or India’s Exploiter Who was Robert Clive? How did one man change the course of Indian history? In this video, we explore the life of Robert Clive, the British officer who played a decisive role in the Battle of Plassey (1757) and laid the foundation of British rule in India. Was he a military genius and empire builder, or the architect of colonial exploitation? We break down: • The Battle of Plassey • The East India Company’s rise • Political strategy and alliances