Question

Why did the British want to establish a puppet ruler in bengal

Answer 1

Why did the British want to establish a puppet ruler in bengal

Answer 2

For the following reasons the British East India Company wanted a puppet ruler:

• To consolidate its power and authority.

• A puppet ruler could easily grant the trading permits and other rights to the company.

• The puppet ruler would work in their favor and rule according to them. Moreover, it was easier for the new conqueror to rule the land with the one who had ruled.