In which year was the East India Company appointed the Diwan of Bengal?

1764

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1766

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The correct option is B 1765
Robert Clive accepted the Mughal emperor's title of Diwan of Bengal on behalf of the East India Company in 1765. A Diwani was used to give the right to collect revenue and handle the revenue administration of a region.

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