Who among the following accepted the Diwani of Bihar and Orissa from the Mughal ruler on behalf of the East India Company in 1765?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 3: Robert Clive
Explanation:
After the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II granted the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa to the East India Company. Robert Clive accepted this right on behalf of the Company. This gave the Company the right to collect revenue and strengthened the foundation of British rule in India.
Additional Facts:
Option 1: Warren Hastings later became Governor General.
Option 2: Cornwallis is famous for his reforms.
Option 3: Correct answer.
Option 4: Wellesley is famous for the Subsidiary Alliance.
Possible questions for the upcoming exam:
Question: When was the Treaty of Allahabad signed?
Answer: 1765
Question: When did the Battle of Plassey take place?
Answer: 1757
Question: When did the Battle of Buxar take place?
Answer: 1764
Question: When was the East India Company founded?
Answer: 1600