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Through which treaty did the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II grant the 'Diwani' of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha to the East India Company?

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

Answer options

  1. Treaty of Alinagar
  2. Treaty of Allahabad
  3. Treaty of Purandar
  4. Treaty of Salbai

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Treaty of Allahabad

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Treaty of Allahabad šŸ“š Explanation: Signed in 1765 after the Battle of Buxar, the Treaty of Allahabad was a landmark in Indian history. It legally transformed the East India Company from a mere trading entity into a political and administrative power. The grant of Diwani rights allowed the British to collect land revenue directly, funding their future conquests in the subcontinent.