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In which year did Clive first leave India?

  • 1757

  • 1760

  • 1765

  • 1767

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Clive first left India in 1767, after serving as the governor of Bengal for two terms. During his first term, he played a key role in the Battle of Plassey, which established British dominance in India. His second term was marked by controversy and allegations of corruption, leading to his resignation and return to England.
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