What tragic incident happened in the life of Robert Clive in 1774?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Robert Clive, also known as "Clive of India" and the key figure in laying the foundations of the British Empire in India, met with a tragic and controversial end.
Robert Clive and the 1774 Incident -
After returning to England from India, Clive was accused in Parliament of serious corruption and the misuse of wealth in India. Although the British Parliament ultimately acquitted him, stating that he had performed "great service to his country," these accusations and the investigation left him mentally broken.
He also suffered from a long-term opium addiction and severe stomach pain. Due to these mental and physical suffering, he committed suicide at his London residence in 1774.