Question

21. How did the duel government system in Bengal benefit the East India Company?
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Answer 1

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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. The Diwani was carried out by the company and the Nizamat by the Nizam. The system was abolished by Warren Hastings in 1772 and Bengal was brought under direct control of the British and the Nawabs remained as the mere pensioners of the East India Company.

Answer 2

A small amount of revenue was given to the nawab to run the administration. So, the British had all power and income but no responsibility. On the other hand, the nawab had all the responsibility but no power and no stable source of income. This unique arrangement is generally known as the Dual or Double Government.