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Sep 2021
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Clive of India: Plunderer or pioneer?

The Telegraph
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Was Clive of India a corrupt, violent bully or a military genius and British hero? A looter or a British self-made success story? Acclaimed historian Zareer Masani joins Steven Edginton in the latest episode of History Defended to find out the truth behind the controversial colonial figure.


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