On 12 August ______, the Mughal emperor appointed the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal.

1765

The correct answer is Option 1- 1765

On 12 August 1765, the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II appointed the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal. This was a significant event in Indian history, as it marked the beginning of British rule in India.

The East India Company had been a trading company in India for several decades, but by the mid-18th century, it had become increasingly involved in Indian politics and military affairs. The Battle of Buxar in 1764 was a decisive victory for the East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal and his allies. This victory gave the East India Company control over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.

The appointment of the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal gave the company the right to collect taxes in these provinces. This gave the company a steady source of revenue, which it used to expand its power and influence in India.

The appointment of the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal was a major turning point in Indian history. It marked the beginning of British rule in India, which lasted for nearly two centuries.