INDIAN HISTORY

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Who put an end to the system of Dual Government in Bengal?
A
British Parliament
B
Regulating Act
C
Clive
D
Warren Hastings
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Dual system of Government was abolished by Warren Hastings in 1772 and Bengal was brought under direct control of the British. The Nawabs remained as the mere pensioners of the East India Company. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -Dual system of administration was introduced by Robert Clive in Bengal and the court supervisor was operating as both civil and criminal administration under two parts such as Nizamat and Diwani.

Detailed explanation-3: -Warren Hastings ended the Dual System of Government in Bengal in 1772.

Detailed explanation-4: -Government of India Act of 1858 ended the dual government system by abolishing Board of Control and Court of Directors. A new office of Secretary of State was created. The designation of Governor General was now called Viceroy (Lord Canning was the first viceroy) who was the direct representative of British crown.

Detailed explanation-5: -The absence of responsibility on the part of the company led to abuses of power and corruption. This dual system of governance was finally abolished by Warren Hastings in 1772. He reasoned that this system was never meant to be a permanent solution for administration.

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