Q. By whom the Dual system of Government in Bengal abolished in 1772?
Answer: Warren Hastings
Notes: When Warren Hastings became the Governor of Fort William in 1772 AD, he abolished the Dual system of Government in Bengal because the East India Company decided to act as Diwan and to undertake the collection of revenue by its own agents.The measures taken by Warren Hastings to improve the finances of the Company are
a) Reduced the Nawab’s allowance of 32 lakhs of rupees to half that amount.
b) Stopped the annual pension of Rs. 26 lakhs given to the Mughal Emperor.

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