Ruling the Country Side - Chapter Wise CBSE Solved Question and Answer Based On NCERT
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Q1: Explain the growth of the Company’s revenue in Bengal.
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The Company after getting the Diwani Rights started the economic exploitation of Bengal known as ‘the drain of wealth’. The Company used the wealth of Bengal to buy goods from India to export them to Britain. Robert Clive, the British Governor-General was successful in making the Company’s property worth £ 401,102.
Q2: What was the importance of the year 1793?
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In 1793, the rajas and Taluqdars were recognised as zamindars. They were asked to collect rent from the peasants and pay revenue to the Company. The amount to be paid was fixed permanently, that is, it was not to be increased ever in future. It was felt that this would ensure a regular flow of revenue into the Company’s coffers and at the same time encourage the zamindars to invest in improving the land.
