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Did assumption of diwani benefit the East India company? if yes, why?

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After the British received the Diwani of Bengal, they started using the revenues collected from Bengal to fund its own colonial intentions. This led to more funding and more funds lead to more conquests. Their political assertiveness also got legitimacy after holding diwani.


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