The Life of Robert, First Lord CliveJ. Murray, 1848 - 314 pages |
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... Calcutta 33333 25 · 44 VII . Proceeds to Bengal - Recovery of Calcutta - Attack of the Nabob's Camp - Peace with the Nabob • 53 . VIII . Capture of Chandernagore - Intrigues for the Deposition of " Suraj - u - Dowlah • IX . Advance of ...
... Calcutta 33333 25 · 44 VII . Proceeds to Bengal - Recovery of Calcutta - Attack of the Nabob's Camp - Peace with the Nabob • 53 . VIII . Capture of Chandernagore - Intrigues for the Deposition of " Suraj - u - Dowlah • IX . Advance of ...
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... Calcutta - Proceedings in Council XIX . Clive's Reforms continued • 162 · . 173 186 XX . Treaty with the Nabob - Grant of the Dewannee - Corre- spondence • 194 XXI . Commencement of Military Reform - Alarm of Mutiny 210 XXII . Progress ...
... Calcutta - Proceedings in Council XIX . Clive's Reforms continued • 162 · . 173 186 XX . Treaty with the Nabob - Grant of the Dewannee - Corre- spondence • 194 XXI . Commencement of Military Reform - Alarm of Mutiny 210 XXII . Progress ...
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... Malabar side she held Bombay , which had been ceded by Portugal to Charles II . as part of the dowry of Queen Catherine . At the mouth of the Hoogley , a branch of the river Ganges , Calcutta 8 [ CHAP . II . LIFE OF LORD CLIVE .
... Malabar side she held Bombay , which had been ceded by Portugal to Charles II . as part of the dowry of Queen Catherine . At the mouth of the Hoogley , a branch of the river Ganges , Calcutta 8 [ CHAP . II . LIFE OF LORD CLIVE .
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George Robert Gleig. Hoogley , a branch of the river Ganges , Calcutta belonged to her ; but Calcutta was as yet so little accounted of , that it had only just ceased to be a dependency on the more important presi- dency of Madras ...
George Robert Gleig. Hoogley , a branch of the river Ganges , Calcutta belonged to her ; but Calcutta was as yet so little accounted of , that it had only just ceased to be a dependency on the more important presi- dency of Madras ...
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... Calcutta against the horsemen of Berar , and the name of the Mahratta ditch still preserves the memory of the danger . " The eloquence of this description is only exceeded by its remarkable accordance with fact , and the passage in ...
... Calcutta against the horsemen of Berar , and the name of the Mahratta ditch still preserves the memory of the danger . " The eloquence of this description is only exceeded by its remarkable accordance with fact , and the passage in ...
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Page 19 - Guzerat, in Berar, and in Tanjore. Nor did they, though they had become great sovereigns, therefore cease to be freebooters. • They still retained the predatory habits of their forefathers. Every region which was not subject to their rule was wasted by their incursions.
Page 19 - A succession of nominal sovereigns, sunk in indolence and debauchery, sauntered away life in secluded palaces, chewing bang, fondling concubines, and listening to buffoons.
Page 248 - ... the vast fortunes acquired in the inland trade have been obtained by a scene of the most tyrannic and oppressive conduct that ever was known in any age or country.
Page 307 - But to be called, after sixteen years have elapsed, to account for my conduct in this manner ; and, after an uninterrupted enjoyment of my property, to be questioned, and considered as obtaining it unwarrantably, is hard indeed, and a treatment of which I should not think the British senate capable.
Page 297 - Plassey had placed me. A great prince was dependent on my pleasure ; an opulent city lay at my mercy ; its richest bankers bid against each other for my smiles ; I walked through vaults which were thrown open to me alone, piled on either hand with gold and jewels ! Mr Chairman, at this moment I stand astonished at my own moderation...
Page 304 - That all acquisitions made under the influence of a military force, or by treaty with foreign Princes, do of right belong to the State.
Page 177 - he says, " how is the English name sunk ! I could not avoid paying the tribute of a few tears to the departed and lost fame of the British nation — irrecoverably so, I fear.
Page 60 - If I had only consulted the interest and reputation of a soldier, the conclusion of this peace might easily have been suspended. I know, at the same time, there are many who think I have been too precipitate in the conclusion of it...
Page 124 - Notwithstanding the extraordinary effort made by the French in sending out M. Lally with a considerable force the last year, I am confident, before the end of this, they will be near their last gasp in the Carnatic,* unless some very unforeseen event interpose in their favour.
Page 123 - Nabob to make the payments agreeable to the former usage ; nay, further : application has been made to me from the Court of Delhi, to take charge of collecting this payment, the person entrusted with which is styled the King's Dewan, and is the next person both in dignity and power to the Subah.