When was the “diwani” of Bengal transferred to the East India Company?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 1765
The diwani of Bengal is the right to collect its revenue. It was transferred by the Mughal emperor to the East India Company in 1765, after the battle of Buxar. This gave the Company control of Bengal’s land revenue and was a major step in the growth of British rule.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
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NCERT: Themes in Indian History Part II — Chapter 8: Peasants, Zamindars and the State (2025-26)
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