Mogul Bestows Clive
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Mogul Bestows Clive
The Great Mogul gives Robert Clive dominion over Bengal, Orissa and Bahar
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1765 Bengal Bestows Clive Dominion Mogul Orissa Bahar
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This striking image captures the historic moment when the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II (r. 1759-1806) bestows the title of 'Nabob' and the governance of Bengal, Orissa, and Bahar upon Robert Clive (1725-1774). The event took place on October 24, 1765, in the historic Fort William in Calcutta, India. Clive, a British East India Company servant, had played a pivotal role in the Company's victory over the French and local forces in the Battle of Plassey in 1757, which marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India. The Mughal Emperor, who was under the influence of the powerful and ambitious Mir Jafar, the former Nawab of Bengal, was compelled to recognize Clive's authority in the region. The transfer of power was symbolized by the presentation of the 'Diwani' or the right to collect revenues in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. This event marked a significant turning point in Indian history, as it consolidated British control over large parts of the Indian subcontinent. The painting depicts a grand and ornate scene, with the Mughal Emperor seated on a raised platform, surrounded by his courtiers and attendants. Clive stands before him, dressed in the robes of a Nabob, with a look of confidence and determination in his eyes. The exchange of the symbolic 'Farman' or decree, signifying the transfer of power, is taking place between the two men. The painting captures the intricacies of Indian court life, with its opulence, grandeur, and intrigue. This historic moment marked the beginning of a new era in Indian history, with far-reaching consequences for the subcontinent and the world. The event set the stage for the expansion of British colonial rule in India and the establishment of the British Raj, which lasted until India's independence in 1947.
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