Which of the following statements is correct about the 'dubashes' of Madras living in the 19th century?

A- They were Indians who could speak two languages.
B- They spoke Hindi and English.
C- They worked as politicians and administrators.
D- They acted as intermediaries between Indian society and the British.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

A and D

The correct answer is Option 4 - A and D

The correct statements are:

A- They were Indians who could speak two languages.
D- They acted as intermediaries between Indian society and the British.

Correction in the incorrect statement:

B- They spoke local language and English.
C- They worked as agents and merchants, not politicians and administrators.


Several different communities came and settled in Madras, performing a range of economic functions. The 'DUBASHES' were Indians who could speak two languages- The local language and English.
They worked as agents and merchants, acting as intermediaries between Indian society and the British. They used their privileged position in government to acquire wealth. Their powerful position in society was established by their charitable works and patronage of temples in the Black Town.