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Indian History
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The East India Company was granted the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa by the Mughal emperor in 1765. Who was the emperor at that time?
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Alamgir II
Quiz Options
- Alamgir II
- Muhammad Shah
- Shah Alam II
- Bahadur Shah I
Explanation & Context
Shah Alam II granted the Diwani rights to the British East India Company following the Battle of Buxar, a pivotal moment in the establishment of British rule in India.
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