10 Questions
Who appointed the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal?
The Mughal emperor
Where did the event of the appointment most likely take place?
In Robert Clive's tent
What did the Company become as Diwan?
The chief financial administrator
What was the purpose of the painting commissioned by Clive?
To record the memorable events in Clive's life
Which event led to the decline of indigo production after the revolt of 1857?
The refusal of ryots to grow indigo
What was the main concern of the Company as Diwan?
Organizing revenue resources
What was the main reason for the East India Company colonizing the region?
To establish themselves as the chief and economic overseer
Why did the workers refuse to grow indigo?
They believed that the British government would support them
What did the indigo commission propose to the ryots?
To complete their existing contract and then stop growing indigo
When did the East India Company become the Diwan of Bengal?
12 August 1765
Test your knowledge of the East India Company's rise to power in India with this quiz. Explore the events surrounding the Company's appointment as the Diwan of Bengal in 1765 and discover the historical significance of this milestone.
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