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In the context of eighteenth century India what was 39 Dastak 39 ........

Ancient and Medival History (CDS) Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

In the context of eighteenth century India, what was 'Dastak'?

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2023 CDS -1 GK

Signature

Land document

Trade permit

Tax on textiles

- Option 1: Signature

- Not applicable in this context. Dastak was not related to signatures.

- Option 2: Land document

- Incorrect. Dastak was not related to land or property documents.

- Option 3: Trade permit

- This is correct. Dastak was a trade permit.

- It was issued by the East India Company to permit duty-free trade for its merchants in Bengal.

- It was a significant privilege that allowed the Company to dominate trade.

- Option 4: Tax on textiles

- Incorrect. Dastak was not a form of taxation.

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