Q. In context of Battle of Buxar, consider the following statements:
a. Diwani of Bengal was given to British East India Company.
b. Districts of Kora and Allahbad were returned to Mughal Emperor.
c. A pension of Rs. 26 lakhs per annum given to Mughals.
d. The state of Awadh returned to Nawab of Awadh Shuja-ud-daullah.
Choose the correct options:
Answer: All follows
Notes: At the end of the Battle of Buxar, the Treaty of Allahabad (August 16, 1765) was signed between Lord Clive and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah of Awadh. Excerpts of the terms of treaty are:
a) The Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II granted Diwani (right to collect revenue) of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa to the British East India Company.
b) The districts of Kara and Allahbad were taken away from Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah and were given to the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
c) A pension of Rs. 26 lakhs per annum given to the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
d) The state of Awadh was restored to Nawab Shuja-ud-Daulah.
e) The Nawab of Awadh promised to pay 53 lakhs to British for war indemnity.
