From Trade to Territory - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
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Q1: Mention two features of a new system of justice that was established in India after 1772.
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Firstly, two courts – a criminal court (faujdariadalat) and a civil court (diwaniadalat) were set up in each district. Maulvis and Hindu pandits interpreted Indian laws for the European district collectors who presided over civil courts.
Secondly, European district collectors decided cases with the help of Qazis and Muftis. But the Qazis and muftis were subordinate to these collectors.
Q2: What were the changes brought by Lord Hastings in Company's policies?
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James Mills mentioned that the resident appointed in the court of state under the subsidiary alliance worked as the real king. The ruler had to work according to the wishes of the resident who interfered in all matters of administration. Because of the resident the Company was able to execute her policies without direct interference.
