Question

The Battle of Buxar resulted in the establishment of Dual government in Bengal. With reference to this context, explain the meaning of Dual Government in Bengal & how it affected the People there?

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Answer:

The battle resulted in the 1765 Treaty of Allahabad, in which the Mughal Emperor surrendered sovereignty of Bengal to the British. Lord Robert Clive, the victor at the Plassey, became the first governor of Bengal. Losses: British East India Company, fewer than 1,000 casualties of 8,000; Indian states, 6,000 of 35,000.