Consider the following statements with reference to the administration by the Nawabs of Bengal in th...........

Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

Consider the following statements with reference to the administration by the Nawabs of Bengal in the first half of the 18th century:

1. They granted taccavi loans to the poor cultivators to relieve their distress and to enable them to pay land revenue in time.

2. Many of the highest civil and military posts were occupied by Bengali Hindus.

3. The Nawabs of Bengal invested in building a large and strong army.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Only One

Only Two

All Three

None

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct. The Nawabs of Bengal did grant taccavi loans to the poor cultivators to relieve their distress and enable them to pay land revenue in time.

Statement 2 is correct. During the rule of the Nawabs of Bengal, many of the highest civil and military posts were indeed occupied by Bengali Hindus.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The Nawabs of Bengal did not invest significantly in building a large and strong army. In fact, they faced challenges from the growing influence of the British East India Company and the decline of their military strength.

So, the correct answer is option 2: "Only Two" (statements 1 and 2 are correct, while statement 3 is incorrect).