@@jensloes2327arguably General Eyre Coote is more interesting, but I'm also somewhat bias towards him by being related. But if it wasn't for Coote, Clive would never have chose to have engaged the enemy at Plassey it was Coote who persuaded him they must fight no matter how many the enemy numbers were
Another story well told. I especially like the stories situatid in India. I am an Idophile I suppose. I travelled there 15 months over three trips including a month in Sri Lanka. I read and learned everything I could being of British heritage myself. I love India and would go back in a moment if I could. Anyway, thank you for the tale. Cheers!
Most definately,fascinating character,reada biography in1976 would value any video. Love the, 'Unruly Youth'Bit. I' LL Say,drove his folks nuts apparently,runninga protection racket in Market Drayton according to this book. Old F - - -
Robert Clive - definitely Yes. He is painted as a monster in our Pakistani school-textbooks which are ultra-nationalist in their narrative. Would love to learn more about him from more neutral stand-point.
Well, he like all of the former colonial powers are monsters. They bleed the country dry, treat you like slaves and act as Kings in someone's land, I'd definitely say they are monsters.
Thank you Chap. Not sure it's the right niche but I'd love to see a coop with Schwerpunkt on 18th century warfare. It's such an inexplicably underrated century and it's always good to talk more about it. Keep up with the amazing work!
I have no idea how you "rate" a century. Like do you have criteria? A scorecard? If you are saying it is a century neglected by popular YT history presenters, I might agree. It is strangely neglected considering it was such a rich and complex period, with an huge amount of change occurring.
With videos like this, you are quickly becoming my go to channel for history education and entertainment. Everything you've put out there is tremendously well done. Thanks.
The battle of Buxar is also significant after the battle of Plassy. In the Buxar battle, East India Co. defeated the combined force of Nawabs of Bengal, Nawabas of Oudh, and Mughals.
Yes. There is a nice quote attributed to Siraj ud-Daulah: "You are an ocean of mercy, I am a vessel of sin. Where shall I find your mercy, where will my sins go?"
@@DanSnipe-k8o he was betrayed, and brutally killed by the traitor's son...... If Mir Jafar would have supported him, Clive would have stood no chance against the army of Bengal
Yes on Clive, a really interesting historical figure I knew nothing about. I just became interested in Indian history and you tell it well. Will subscribe.
Having almost completed listening to The Anarchy on audible its astounding what occured in India, a private company taking over a whole nation with itsnprivate army and navy. A fascinating time in history theres a lifetime of videos from this time alone! Thanks for a great rendition as always Chris.
@@TheHistoryChapbrother, make a video of the first professional regiment in Asia, the Madras Regiment that played a crucial role with the English and then with the British, and the role both British and Madras played leading to dismantling muslim rule in India. Thank you.
India was not a nation. It's like saying Europe is a nation. And East India company only had like 5-6 cities under their control. It's not until 1857 and later that more formal control was placed on the different kingdom and principalities.
Would love to see more videos on british history in india specially the early times from the battle of plassey to the times of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan specially the fateful siege of seringapatam.
Yes, I would love a video about Clive! I'm very much enjoying your videos and have been binge watching them whenever i have the time. Well done and cheers from across the pond! 🍻
Another great upload, old chap. Job very well done 👌 We had a company in Denmark, called ØK. In danish Østasiatisk Kompagni (East Asian Company in english). If memory serves me, it was sold to Mærsk and later to a Dutch company. My father sailed for ØK, when i was a kid, and i remember he told me, that they made a fortune by sailing opium in 19th century, like many other companies, i guess. And yes from me, to make a video about that Clive guy 😄 Cheers 👍
@@rob12x56 Sure, great because it benefits you and your country. Looting the countries and ruining their cultures and killing their people but they are great. And you guys are the very same people who cry and shout because there are far too many foreigners in your country.
From Dhaka, Bangladesh. Here the name Mir Jafar is still used synonymously with traitors. Though we have good terms with Britain now, palassey is still remembered with much sadness.
Most people in India don't know about this battle and it's significance for the subcontinent, and the world. Getting the right's to levy and collect taxes in Bengal meant that effectively the EIC became the government of the richest province of the subcontinent. Morover, their method of taxing the population differed from that of the native kings. While the native rulers charged taxes in a percentage of the value of the produce, the company set a lump sum target for all businesses and farmers, how to meet the target was your problem. In short institutionalised extortion. The company used this gold mine to build a bigger army, and repeat the process all over the subcontinent. They were also lucky that the Marathas and Afghans destroyed each other in the 3rd battle of Panipat. From there on, the EIC only had to defeat the Sikh empire which ruled a important chunk of northwest India, and they were in control. But it ended in 1858. And the crown rule ended in 1947. So 1757 to 1947. 200 years of humiliation. Thanks to one guy Mir Jaffer.
> Most people in India don't know about Most people in India have not graduated high school. However, anyone who has studied CBSE school curriculum does know about battle of Plassey as it is taught as THE MOST IMPORTANT event that stablished EIC power in India. Stop having so much inferiority complex. You are a stain on Bose surname.
@@Scurvybilgerat10 true both France and Britain would've tried to at least hold onto all territories in Africa and some parts of South Asia if America wouldn't have intervened
What a David vs. Goliath match with the smaller force coming out on top. The Battle of Plassey, what an amazing feat in British military history! Robert Clive firmly established himself as one of the greatest British generals of the 18th century.
@@stewartlancaster6155 both sides had plenty of firearms, The Mughal Empire (from which the Nawabs of Bengal split off) was known as a Gun Power Empire along with the Safavids and Ottomans.
Well once again, I must thank you BIG time for yet another history lesson on a battle I certainly had absolutely NO clue about whatsoever until you announced it as today's update topic, Chris old bean, and once again have you done nothing but wow me with the facts. So THAT'S how we Brits gained control of and absorbed India into our giant half the world containing Empire for the next two hundred years following on from this battle, and all thanks to the Company whose name has been most infamous and familiar to me mainly thanks to its featuring in POTC 2 and 3, huh? Well I never, and yes, PLEASE do a video on Robert Clive for sure, I would certainly LOVE to know all about HIM from you for sure, our British military history lesson giving UA-cam superstar, I wonder if he shared a lot in common with the infamous pirate murdering SOAB EITC head boy from POTC Lord Cutler Beckett, lol. And btw, saw your reply to me from yesterday on that one of your suggestive topics grid from last week, thanks for the words, old bean, as I would certainly LOVE to have a video about the Battle of Sedgemoor done at some point very much, but please, no pressure to do it just because I'm in big desire for it, t'is your personal timing and choosing after all, and actually, in accordance agreement with what someone else said on there, you doing one about that battle whilst on the very old site of where it took place would be EXCELLENT indeed
Yes, I want a video about Robert Clive. Between 1968 and 1971, while pursuing my college education, I stayed in Clive’s House, Trichinopoly, now known as Trichy or Tiruchirappalli. This Clive’s House had been the barracks for the soldiers of Robert Clive, far later acquired by a Jesuit College, famed as St. Joseph’s College. Robert Clive maintained a garrison in this town. I am getting nostalgic.
149 000 subscribers, 811 comments to this video alone... The History Chap delivers, as always... If I would any comments, the only ones I could add is that Robert Clive - and the battle of Plassey changed not only India and Britain, even the Danish colony at Tellingapore flourished until 1845 (when it was sold to the British) as a result... I didn't know that until today, but videos like these always inspires one to read more history...
Excellent detail as ever. Perhaps it should be mentioned that June in this part of the world is monsoon hot. The heat and humidity is almost unbearable, for europeans used to temperate climes. The rainstorm at 11am on 23rd probably brought much needed relief
Yes to a video about Clive. I love learning about the controversial characters of British history. It sounds like Clive brought a knife to a gun fight! 😂😅However, that was one goram knife! 😮
A clear, well informed and at the point video, Chris. Thanks! Some thinks: A) The case of India conferms the principle that usually great countries soffered more for internal problems that for external: if Mogul Empire remained united the Europeans couldn' t interfere in the country in this measure ( and Islamic rulers didn' t establish himself easily in an united India durin Middle Age). B) It is dangerous to judge an event of the past on the base of moral principles of present. Colonialism is a great problem not only for the historians but we must avoid anachronistic judgement. This for contextualise the events. C) The army of the nawab could win the battle encircling Clive army , fixing it whit infantry and artillery and attaccking from the rear whith cavalry.After some hours of fighting a determinated general assault could threw the exhousted troops of the Company in the river. But this tactic required a strong leadership and loyal comandants. It wasn' t the case. Certainly Mir Jafar confirms, in my opinion, the Spanish proverb " The treason is nice but the traitor is disgusting ". Bye and see you soon.
Interesting story, thanks for the video! I wonder if you wouldn't consider doing one at some point about the nationalisation of the EIC. The various players, arguments, debates in parliament, how it was accomplished in practical terms, and in particular what if anything the EIC did to try to prevent it.
@@TheHistoryChap Absolutely! A company that, on paper, had a larger standing army than the UK and arguably a larger navy (even if fewer warships) and yet was so dependent upon Britain that it allowed itself to be nationalized is, to me, one of the most fascinating subjects in British history.
Yes! A video on Clive would be appreciated 😊.
Noted!
yes again
One of the most fascinating characters in a fascinating era and area.
@@jensloes2327arguably General Eyre Coote is more interesting, but I'm also somewhat bias towards him by being related. But if it wasn't for Coote, Clive would never have chose to have engaged the enemy at Plassey it was Coote who persuaded him they must fight no matter how many the enemy numbers were
One of the worst humans to ever live, but of course Western historians will look at him with rose tinted eyes
I too really enjoyed The Anarchy by William Dalrymple! The European contest for India from 1600-1757 is a fascinating story!
Yes it is. Had to keep re-tracing my steps as it was such a mess.
@@TheHistoryChap ...a great book (well at least the bits that aren't Dalrymple bigging up his family...or am I being mean\-spirited? lol)
Excellent read, must finish it soon!
1757 is just Bengal Region.
*1498(Portugal)-1818(Britain)
Many European powers tried in between were unsuccessful.
@@SimhaArya-zu7vo Indians defeated Dutch, Danish and even Portugals..even Brits were beaten in many battles.
Yes....an order of Clive please.....great vid thanks man...
many thanks.
Another story well told. I especially like the stories situatid in India. I am an Idophile I suppose. I travelled there 15 months over three trips including a month in Sri Lanka. I read and learned everything I could being of British heritage myself. I love India and would go back in a moment if I could. Anyway, thank you for the tale. Cheers!
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Do you like our Indian women as well? Who is better in bed, British women or ours?
Robert Clive~yes, please
Will do.
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Most definately,fascinating character,reada biography in1976 would value any video.
Love the, 'Unruly Youth'Bit. I' LL Say,drove his folks nuts apparently,runninga protection racket in Market Drayton according to this book. Old F - - -
He killed himself in the end, such a loser.
Yes to a video of Clive ! Also a video of Baird and Wellington in India, please !
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Great video as always!!!! Learning about military history is a thrill!!!!
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Yes to Clive. Another great video, Thank you Chris.
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Robert Clive - definitely Yes. He is painted as a monster in our Pakistani school-textbooks which are ultra-nationalist in their narrative. Would love to learn more about him from more neutral stand-point.
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Well, he like all of the former colonial powers are monsters. They bleed the country dry, treat you like slaves and act as Kings in someone's land, I'd definitely say they are monsters.
Thank you Chap. Not sure it's the right niche but I'd love to see a coop with Schwerpunkt on 18th century warfare. It's such an inexplicably underrated century and it's always good to talk more about it. Keep up with the amazing work!
an inexplicably underrated century? 🤣
Wasn't even aware of that one...until now.
I have no idea how you "rate" a century. Like do you have criteria? A scorecard?
If you are saying it is a century neglected by popular YT history presenters, I might agree.
It is strangely neglected considering it was such a rich and complex period, with an huge amount of change occurring.
With videos like this, you are quickly becoming my go to channel for history education and entertainment. Everything you've put out there is tremendously well done. Thanks.
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@@calliecooke1817 : Agree 100%. Very well done, very informative, very entertaining. Great for history teachers to show in class.
@@majorronaldmandell7835 LOL. The first one of Kevin's videos I saw, I commented that he should be a history teacher. He replied that in a way, he is.
Having just put the original on UA-cam, I can hear both versions simultaneously. The work of a genius.
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Great video as always - would love to see one on Wellesley’s victory at Assaye next
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Stupid Indians always beg to be ruled by foreigners. In their genetic heritage.
The battle of Buxar is also significant after the battle of Plassy. In the Buxar battle, East India Co. defeated the combined force of Nawabs of Bengal, Nawabas of Oudh, and Mughals.
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Yes. There is a nice quote attributed to Siraj ud-Daulah: "You are an ocean of mercy, I am a vessel of sin. Where shall I find your mercy, where will my sins go?"
Thanks for sharing.
I like that!
He said it to whom?
@@soumyadeepbasu6903 Death note written to God.
@@DanSnipe-k8o he was betrayed, and brutally killed by the traitor's son...... If Mir Jafar would have supported him, Clive would have stood no chance against the army of Bengal
Yes on Clive, a really interesting historical figure I knew nothing about. I just became interested in Indian history and you tell it well. Will subscribe.
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U mean Indian history is colonial history? 😂
@@soumyadeepbasu6903 colonial history is part of Indian history.
@@Ak-yw9kfa part that we want to forget
@@soumyadeepbasu6903 still a history. Don't read it if you don't wanna get offended
Having almost completed listening to The Anarchy on audible its astounding what occured in India, a private company taking over a whole nation with itsnprivate army and navy.
A fascinating time in history theres a lifetime of videos from this time alone!
Thanks for a great rendition as always Chris.
I listened to The Anarchy on Audible. Very confusing times in India.
@@TheHistoryChapbrother, make a video of the first professional regiment in Asia, the Madras Regiment that played a crucial role with the English and then with the British, and the role both British and Madras played leading to dismantling muslim rule in India. Thank you.
India was not a nation. It's like saying Europe is a nation. And East India company only had like 5-6 cities under their control. It's not until 1857 and later that more formal control was placed on the different kingdom and principalities.
@rhythmmandal3377 It was in Holy Roman Empire state.
As Maratha (Hindavi Swaraj) was gaining power & Mughal (Hindustan) became their puppet.
@@SimhaArya-zu7vo the HRE was far away from being a nation as it was being either Holy, Roman or an Empire .
Yes I would very much appreciate a video on Clive of India. You are a very good storyteller.
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Would love to see more videos on british history in india specially the early times from the battle of plassey to the times of Haider Ali and Tipu Sultan specially the fateful siege of seringapatam.
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I've always wondered about Plassey. Thanks!
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Yes a Clive video please.
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Impressive video, I'd most certainly love a video about Clive Of India.
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Yes for a video on Robert Clive with a summary of descendents in upper and lower house of parliament.
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Great video as usual. Thanks a lot and I definitely say yes to a video on Robert Clive.
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Clive of India...ICON
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Yes, I would love a video about Clive! I'm very much enjoying your videos and have been binge watching them whenever i have the time. Well done and cheers from across the pond! 🍻
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Pls make a video on battle of Assaye as well
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Thank you. Yes a post on Clive might be interesting.
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Another great upload, old chap. Job very well done 👌
We had a company in Denmark, called ØK. In danish Østasiatisk Kompagni (East Asian Company in english).
If memory serves me, it was sold to Mærsk and later to a Dutch company.
My father sailed for ØK, when i was a kid, and i remember he told me, that they made a fortune by sailing opium in 19th century, like many other companies, i guess.
And yes from me, to make a video about that Clive guy 😄
Cheers 👍
Yes, Danes also had some forts on West African coast too.
Another very good video, very informative.
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That elephant's 0:09 none too impressed about being in this picture, and the horse is saying "he's bloody massive" lol
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Yes for Clive of India please, great video
Iconic battle iconic episode
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great video as usual!!! yes a video on Clive would be great
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Rain, treachery, and superior arms won the day
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YES, a video on Clive is a very good idea!
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One of Shropshire's most famous sons. Brilliant video Chris.
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Famous son who helped in colonising a country leading to its destruction and the drain of wealth from India.
@@Komorebineeded yup, just like every other conquerer at that time.
One of the greatest generals who won the seven years war
@@rob12x56 Sure, great because it benefits you and your country. Looting the countries and ruining their cultures and killing their people but they are great. And you guys are the very same people who cry and shout because there are far too many foreigners in your country.
Thanks mister. Keep up the good work!
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From Dhaka, Bangladesh. Here the name Mir Jafar is still used synonymously with traitors. Though we have good terms with Britain now, palassey is still remembered with much sadness.
In india too
In bihar too.
In Pakistan too
@@CW130J are you familiar with Mir Jafar? Is battle of Plassey a common knowledge in Pakistan?
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Yes would love a video about Robert Clive!
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Most people in India don't know about this battle and it's significance for the subcontinent, and the world.
Getting the right's to levy and collect taxes in Bengal meant that effectively the EIC became the government of the richest province of the subcontinent. Morover, their method of taxing the population differed from that of the native kings. While the native rulers charged taxes in a percentage of the value of the produce, the company set a lump sum target for all businesses and farmers, how to meet the target was your problem. In short institutionalised extortion.
The company used this gold mine to build a bigger army, and repeat the process all over the subcontinent. They were also lucky that the Marathas and Afghans destroyed each other in the 3rd battle of Panipat. From there on, the EIC only had to defeat the Sikh empire which ruled a important chunk of northwest India, and they were in control.
But it ended in 1858.
And the crown rule ended in 1947.
So 1757 to 1947. 200 years of humiliation. Thanks to one guy Mir Jaffer.
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Marathas and Afghans destroyed each other in the 3rd battle of Panipat. This one is most important
> Most people in India don't know about
Most people in India have not graduated high school. However, anyone who has studied CBSE school curriculum does know about battle of Plassey as it is taught as THE MOST IMPORTANT event that stablished EIC power in India.
Stop having so much inferiority complex. You are a stain on Bose surname.
They don't know because it is embarrassing to Indians
@@rohanch07 DH. did I say I didn't know about this event previously? So you can shove your assumption where the sun doesn't shine.
Great video as always, yes to the video on Clive!
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The British had a clever strategy; they fooled Napoleon, Russian, German and other superpowers but Hitler and Japan ended the empire
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@@TheHistoryChap it could be argued the the US ended the empire after ww2
@@Scurvybilgerat10 true both France and Britain would've tried to at least hold onto all territories in Africa and some parts of South Asia if America wouldn't have intervened
Nah America did, they were already plotting the disintegration of the British empire while allying with the British.
Nah, they were weakening before that, in 1921
Yes please a video on Clive
1757 - British practically started ruling Bengal.
1790 - A third of Bengal died in a horrible famine.
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Lies of Indian Historians who are famous for it.
Another great video and another yes to a Clive video
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What a David vs. Goliath match with the smaller force coming out on top. The Battle of Plassey, what an amazing feat in British military history! Robert Clive firmly established himself as one of the greatest British generals of the 18th century.
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Most of the soldiers on the other side did not join in the fighting
muskets versus swords ? only one winner there surely
@@stewartlancaster6155 both sides had plenty of firearms, The Mughal Empire (from which the Nawabs of Bengal split off) was known as a Gun Power Empire along with the Safavids and Ottomans.
@@stewartlancaster6155 They both had fire arms and cannons bro. Handheld firearms were pretty much the norm worldwide at this point.
Well once again, I must thank you BIG time for yet another history lesson on a battle I certainly had absolutely NO clue about whatsoever until you announced it as today's update topic, Chris old bean, and once again have you done nothing but wow me with the facts. So THAT'S how we Brits gained control of and absorbed India into our giant half the world containing Empire for the next two hundred years following on from this battle, and all thanks to the Company whose name has been most infamous and familiar to me mainly thanks to its featuring in POTC 2 and 3, huh? Well I never, and yes, PLEASE do a video on Robert Clive for sure, I would certainly LOVE to know all about HIM from you for sure, our British military history lesson giving UA-cam superstar, I wonder if he shared a lot in common with the infamous pirate murdering SOAB EITC head boy from POTC Lord Cutler Beckett, lol.
And btw, saw your reply to me from yesterday on that one of your suggestive topics grid from last week, thanks for the words, old bean, as I would certainly LOVE to have a video about the Battle of Sedgemoor done at some point very much, but please, no pressure to do it just because I'm in big desire for it, t'is your personal timing and choosing after all, and actually, in accordance agreement with what someone else said on there, you doing one about that battle whilst on the very old site of where it took place would be EXCELLENT indeed
Obviously the conquest of India had a long way to go, but this was undoubtedly the start.
Sedgemoor will be coming.
Very interesting Chris, yes would like to know more about Clive.
Ok, I will add to my list.
Robert Clive yes indeed. Great video, best regards.
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Yes, I’d love to see more about Clive
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Yes,be fascinated to hear more about Clive
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Another brilliant video- thank you so much- further videos on the expansion of british control in india would be great
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Yes, for a video on Robert Clive.
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The smile on my face as the 9 Bty flag appeared on the screen thank you!
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Yes, enlighten us about Clive.
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Another Yes for a Clive video, please Chris! 🙂
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Yes, a video on Clive would be great.
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@@TheHistoryChap yes, thank you. I just watched it, was a very informative video. Much appreciated
Beautifull pictures,wonderfull art,Yes by all means to more of this!😊
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Clive is fascinating character. Please do a video of his life.
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Excellent story and well told! Instant like and subscribe.
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So interesting! A video on Clive would be great
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A video on Clive would be fascinating so yes please.
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Excellent explanation 😎
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Yes, I want a video about Robert Clive. Between 1968 and 1971, while pursuing my college education, I stayed in Clive’s House, Trichinopoly, now known as Trichy or Tiruchirappalli. This Clive’s House had been the barracks for the soldiers of Robert Clive, far later acquired by a Jesuit College, famed as St. Joseph’s College. Robert Clive maintained a garrison in this town. I am getting nostalgic.
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Fascinating informative video - many thanks 😊
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Excellent
Almost like a bedtime story. 😂
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Thanks for the video... and yes to Clive, please.
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149 000 subscribers, 811 comments to this video alone... The History Chap delivers, as always... If I would any comments, the only ones I could add is that Robert Clive - and the battle of Plassey changed not only India and Britain, even the Danish colony at Tellingapore flourished until 1845 (when it was sold to the British) as a result... I didn't know that until today, but videos like these always inspires one to read more history...
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Excellent detail as ever. Perhaps it should be mentioned that June in this part of the world is monsoon hot. The heat and humidity is almost unbearable, for europeans used to temperate climes. The rainstorm at 11am on 23rd probably brought much needed relief
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I definitely want to see a video on Clive
Great channel, more of Clive please 👍
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Yesssss please Chris 👍-Fantastic documentary
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Yes to a video about Clive. I love learning about the controversial characters of British history.
It sounds like Clive brought a knife to a gun fight! 😂😅However, that was one goram knife! 😮
He was highly controversial at the time.
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Yes. Clive's story would be fascinating.
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Yes , i woukd like to hear more about Clive of India.
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Yes the story of Robert Clive would be appreciated
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A clear, well informed and at the point video, Chris. Thanks!
Some thinks: A) The case of India conferms the principle that usually great countries soffered more for internal problems that for external: if Mogul Empire remained united the Europeans couldn' t interfere in the country in this measure ( and Islamic rulers didn' t establish himself easily in an united India durin Middle Age).
B) It is dangerous to judge an event of the past on the base of moral principles of present. Colonialism is a great problem not only for the historians but we must avoid anachronistic judgement. This for contextualise the events.
C) The army of the nawab could win the battle encircling Clive army , fixing it whit infantry and artillery and attaccking from the rear whith cavalry.After some hours of fighting a determinated general assault could threw the exhousted troops of the Company in the river. But this tactic required a strong leadership and loyal comandants. It wasn' t the case.
Certainly Mir Jafar confirms, in my opinion, the Spanish proverb " The treason is nice but the traitor is disgusting ".
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Yes! One on the Clive of India and another on Rise of East India Company.If possible.
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Yes for a piece on Clive thanks
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Wow what a great video
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Yes to Clive video, subscribed.
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Brilliant and Fascinating!!!
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Yes to a video about Robert Clive.
Lots of votes so I will add to my list.
im enjoying your vidoes many thanks
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Yes, in the hospital..so this is a great way cheer me up ...new video❤
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Yank here. Great video. We get very little of this history here in States
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Definitely a video on Clive!!!
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Great video. Thank you.
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YES! More on Clive.
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Another very good video.
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Great story! Thanks!
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Yes I would like you to do a video on Robert Clive.
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Yes Chris, I'd like a video on Clive
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Those were the days, we had more confidence and apparently were not riddled with self doubt as is the case now, good show.
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Yes!
Oh, and a short, probably very short, piece about "Steady the Buffs!"
Just a thought...
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Interesting story, thanks for the video! I wonder if you wouldn't consider doing one at some point about the nationalisation of the EIC. The various players, arguments, debates in parliament, how it was accomplished in practical terms, and in particular what if anything the EIC did to try to prevent it.
I think the EIC deserves several more videos
@@TheHistoryChap Absolutely! A company that, on paper, had a larger standing army than the UK and arguably a larger navy (even if fewer warships) and yet was so dependent upon Britain that it allowed itself to be nationalized is, to me, one of the most fascinating subjects in British history.
Yes, I would like you to do a episode about Clive.
Thanks for your replt