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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

What year did the English East India Company acquire Diwani of Bengal?

1765

1773

1793

1818

The English East India Company acquired Diwani rights of Bengal in 1765.

Diwani refers to the right to collect revenue on behalf of the Mughal emperor.

This marked the beginning of British control over Bengal's finances.