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Question
In 1765 the British signed treaties with the Nawab of Bengal. Mention any two important terms of this treaty.
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Solution
Important terms of the treaty:
With the Nawab of Bengal:
- The Nawab had to disband most of his army.
- He also had to transfer the ‘Nizamat’ powers to a deputy Nawab appointed by the British.
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