10 Questions
Who appointed the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal?
The Mughal emperor
Where did the event of the East India Company becoming the Diwan of Bengal most probably take place?
Robert Clive's tent
Why was the painting of the event shown as a majestic occasion in a grand setting?
It was commissioned by Clive to record memorable events in his life
What did the grant of Diwani signify for the British?
An important event in British imagination
What did the Company become as Diwan?
The chief financial administrator of the territory
What did people believe Birsa could do?
He could cure all diseases
Who did Birsa declare had appointed him to save his people?
God
Which tribal groups were among Birsa's followers?
Mundas, Santhals, and Oraons
Why were the tribals unhappy under British rule?
Their familiar ways of life seemed to be disappearing
Who were the outsiders being referred to as 'dikus'?
The British
Test your knowledge on the East India Company's rule over Bengal with this quiz. Explore the significant event of the Company becoming the Diwan and its implications in this historical quiz.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
