Who was the founder of British Empire in India?

(A) Warren Hastings
(B) Lord Amherst
(C) Lord Robert Clive
(D) Lord William Bentinck

Correct Answer : Lord Robert Clive
Question Asked : Uttarakhand UDA/LDA (Pre) 2007
Lord Robert Clive was the founder of the British empire in India who consolidated British supremacy by defeating Nawab of Bengal Sirajuddaula in the battle of Plassey (23 June, 1757).
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