On 12 August 1765, the Mughal emperor Shah Alam appointed the _____ as the Diwan of Bengal.
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Portugese
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Dutch
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C
East India Company
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French
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Solution
The correct option is C East India Company On 12 August 1765, the Mughal emperor appointed the East India Company as the Diwan of Bengal. As Diwan, the company became the chief financial administrator of the territory under its control.