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Question
In 1765 the British signed treaties with The Nawab of Awadh. Mention any two important terms of this treaty.
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Solution
Important terms of the treaty:
With the Nawab of Awadh:
- Awadh was returned to Shiya-ud-Daulah but he had to give two districts of Kora and Allahabad.
- The Nawab of Awadh had to pay a war indemnity of 50 lakh rupees to the company with the Mughal emperor.
- The British gave Shah Alam II, the districts of Kora and Allahabad and an annual pension of 26 lakh rupees.
- In return the emperor granted the company the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
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