Question

when was bengal brought directly under EEIC administration and by whom

Answer 1

Answer:

1772, Warren Hastings

Answer 2

India was brought under direct EEIC administration by Warren Hastings in 1772.

• The British rule started in India through the battle of Plassey in 1757.
• After the war system of dual administration was established in India by Robert Clive in 1765.
• Under which the rule of Bengal was under two systems: Nizamat by Nawabs and Diwani by the British.
• In 1772 Warren Hastings stopped this administration.
• India was brought under the direct control of the British East India company.
• Nawabs remained as mere pensioners of East India Company.
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