Statue

Clive of India - statue

Erection date: 1916

Inscription

{On the front of the plinth:}
Clive
1725 1774
{On the 3 other faces there are 3 bronze reliefs showing triumphs from Clive's life. Clockwise:}
Clive receives the Grant of Bengal, Behar and Orissa at Alllahabad, August 1765
Clive in the Mango Tope on the eve of Plassey, June 22 1757
Clive at the Siege of Arcot, September to November 1751

John Tweed was the sculptor of the statue.

Site: Lord Clive and Bali bombings (2 memorials)

SW1, Clive Steps

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Clive of India - statue

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Robert, Lord Clive, Clive of India

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John Tweed

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