why we're bankers and money lenders powerful in Bengal and Awadh
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Because kings needed more money to control the empire and taxes were increased. Many poor people cannot afford it and thus took money from bankers and money lenders. This led to the growing importance of them.
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The Mughal Empire in India began facing many financial crises by the end of the 17th century. Due to the extended conflict in Deccan Aurangzeb had to spent much of the military and the financial resources of the empire. Ultimately, the effectiveness of the following Mughal sovereigns split out since the royal administration was not in command. As a result, the appointed governors began managing the services of revenue and military control. This gave them political, economic and military leadership over the vast empire. In the states like Awadh and Bengal moneylenders and bankers appeared as a dominant social group as they lent their money and resources to the farmers in return of their property.
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