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Q. Treaty of Alinagar was signed between the British East India Company and which of the following:

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Mirza Muhammad Siraj Ud Daula.
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Murshid Quli Khan
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Hyder Ali
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Mir Qasim
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Solution

The correct option is C Hyder Ali

Explanation:

  • February 9, 1757, the treaty of Alinagar (changed name of Calcutta) was signed between Robert Clive of the British East India Company and the Nawab of Bengal, Mirza Muhammad Siraj Ud Daula.
  • According to this treaty
    • All privileges granted by Farrukshiyar were confirmed.
    • All goods under the British dastak went to be duty-free.
    • The British were given the right to make coins in Bengal. The signing of the treaty was one of the events leading up to the famous Battle of Plassey.

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