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'Clive in the Trenches at Arcot', 1751 (c1912). The Siege of Arcot (23 September-14 November 1751) took place at Arcot, India between forces of the British East India Company and forces of Nawab of the Carnatic, Chanda Sahib, assisted by the French East India Company. The British forces were led by Major-General Robert Clive (1725-1774). From The Romance of India, edited by Herbert Strang. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, c1912]