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Colonial administration: The Dual Government system (1765–1772) is associated with which figure? Context: Separation of Diwani (revenue) and Nizamat (police/justice) in Bengal. Choose the correct name.

General Knowledge Indian History Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Robert Clive
  • B
    Warren Hastings
  • C
    Lord Cornwallis
  • D
    Lord Wellesley

Answer

Correct Answer: Robert Clive

Explanation

Given data

  • Period: Late 18th century Bengal after the grant of Diwani (1765).

ReasoningThe Dual Government system was introduced under Robert Clive, keeping real power with the Company while Nawab's officials nominally handled administration.

Final AnswerRobert Clive

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