INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who set up the dual system of administration in Bengal?
A
Dupleix,
B
Robert Clive,
C
Lord Macaulay
D
Lord Wellesley,
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The system of Dual Government was introduced in Bengal by Robert Clive of British East India Company. It lasted from 1765 to 1772. Under this system, the administration of Bengal was divided into Nizamat and Diwani.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Dual System of Government in Bengal was the brainchild of Robert Clive in 1765. Under this system, the administration of Bengal was divided into two parts-Diwani and Nizamat. Diwani means the right to collect revenue was given to the company. Nizamat means administrative rights were given to Nawab.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. Dual Administration was introduced in the year 1765 by Robert Clive (1754-1772).

Detailed explanation-5: -Robert Clive was the Governor of Bengal from 1757-60 and from 1765-67. During his first tenure as Bengal’s governor, under the Nawab Mir Jaffar, corruption was rampant. The company’s sole aim was maximising revenue at the expense of the peasants.

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