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The 'Dual Government' system in Bengal was introduced by Robert Clive in which year?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1757
  2. 1760
  3. 1765
  4. 1772

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1765

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 1765 šŸ“š Explanation: Following the Treaty of Allahabad, Robert Clive established the Dual Government system where the Company held the Diwani rights (revenue) and the Nawab held the Nizamat (administration). This meant the Company had all the power without responsibility, while the Nawab had all the responsibility without power. The system led to massive administrative chaos and was eventually abolished by Warren Hastings in 1772.