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Who was the founder of the British Empire in India ?

AWarren Hastings

BLord Amherst

CLord Robert Clive

DLord William Bentinck

Answer:

C. Lord Robert Clive

Read Explanation:

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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