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Who appointed the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal?
Who appointed the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal?
- Robert Clive
- The painter commissioned by Clive
- The Mughal emperor (correct)
- The Englishmen and Indians witnesses
Where did the event of the East India Company becoming the Diwan of Bengal most probably take place?
Where did the event of the East India Company becoming the Diwan of Bengal most probably take place?
- Robert Clive's tent (correct)
- In a courtroom
- In a grand setting
- In the Mughal emperor's palace
Why was the painting of the event shown as a majestic occasion in a grand setting?
Why was the painting of the event shown as a majestic occasion in a grand setting?
- The painter wanted to showcase his skills
- The Mughal emperor wanted it to be grand
- The Englishmen and Indians witnesses requested it
- It was commissioned by Clive to record memorable events in his life (correct)
What did the grant of Diwani signify for the British?
What did the grant of Diwani signify for the British?
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What did the Company become as Diwan?
What did the Company become as Diwan?
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What did people believe Birsa could do?
What did people believe Birsa could do?
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Who did Birsa declare had appointed him to save his people?
Who did Birsa declare had appointed him to save his people?
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Which tribal groups were among Birsa's followers?
Which tribal groups were among Birsa's followers?
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Why were the tribals unhappy under British rule?
Why were the tribals unhappy under British rule?
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Who were the outsiders being referred to as 'dikus'?
Who were the outsiders being referred to as 'dikus'?
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