Question

what do you mean by dual government in Bengal. give answer in about 30 words

Answer 1

THE DUAL GOVERNMENT OF BENGAL 
Following the Treaty of Allahabad (1765), Robert Clive set up the infamous dual system of administration in Bengal wherein the Com­pany acquired the real power, while the. responsibility of administration rested on the Nawab of Bengal. Under the 'dual' or double government system, the Company got both the diwani (revenue) and nizamat (civil administration) functions of Bengal from two different sources-diwani from the Mughal emperor and nizamat from the nawab of Bengal.

As the diwan, the Company was authorised to collect revenues of the province, while through the right to nominate the deputy subahdar it was in a position to control the nizamat or the police and judicial powers. The deputy subahdar could not be removed without the consent of the Company. However, at this point of time, the Company was neither willing nor able to collect the revenue directly.

Hence, it appointed two deputy diwans for exercising diwani functions-Mohammad Reza Khan for Bengal and Raja Sitah Roy for Bihar. Mohammad Reza Khan also functioned as deputy nizam. In this way, the whole administration of Bengal was exercised through Indian agency, although the actual authority rested with the Company.
The dual government system held a great advantage for the British-they had power without responsibility. The Nawab and his officials were responsible for administration, but they had no power to discharge it.

The system had many weaknesses that ultimately led to administrative breakdown. The peasantry of Bengal suffered greatly due to the decline of agriculture and arbitrary revenue demands. Trade and commerce were disrupted, and the industry and skills ruined.

Answer 2

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1)Dual Government in Bengal was introduced by Robert Clive in 1765 and continued till 1772.

2) Under this system the administration of Bengal was divided in to two parts-

Diwani and Nizamat. Diwani means right to collect revenue was given to company and Nizamat means administrative rights were given to Nawab.

3) Company increased the rates of revenue and harsh measures were used to collect revenue.

4) The welfare of people was completely neglected by both the company and Nawab.

5) British appointed collector to collect revenue, people were forced to pay high rates. As they were not capable to pay, they left the villages and fled to villages.

6) Company's policies led famine in Bengal occurred in 1770.

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