The East India Company's Rule over Bengal

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>An important event in British imagination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Company become as Diwan?

<p>The chief financial administrator of the territory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did people believe Birsa could do?

<p>He could cure all diseases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Birsa declare had appointed him to save his people?

<p>God (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tribal groups were among Birsa's followers?

<p>Mundas, Santhals, and Oraons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the tribals unhappy under British rule?

<p>Their familiar ways of life seemed to be disappearing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the outsiders being referred to as 'dikus'?

<p>The British (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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