In the European competition for the control of India,
A) Joseph Francois Dupleix was more successful than Sir Robert Clive.
B) Sir Robert Clive was more successful than Joseph Francois Dupleix.
C) Joseph Francois Dupleix was able to gain control of most of the subcontinent due to the strong financial support of the French.
D) Sir Robert Clive's lack of military acumen prevented him from gaining any significant control over the subcontinent.
E) the French defeated the British at the Battle of the Black Hole.

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Sir Robert Clive was more successful than Joseph Francois Dupleix in the European competition for the control of India. Clive played a crucial role in the Battle of Plassey (1757), where he defeated the Nawab of Bengal and became the de facto ruler of Bengal. He also went on to defeat the French in several battles, including the Battle of Wandiwash in 1760, which secured British dominance in South India. While Dupleix was initially successful in gaining control of Madras and parts of Andhra Pradesh, his lack of financial support from France and his eventual recall to France led to his downfall.

In the European Competition for the Control of India