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The Diwani Adalat was presided over by ____________.

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Collector
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Governor
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Resident
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Nawabs
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Solution

The correct option is A Collector
Warren Hastings introduced the Diwani Adalat in 1772. It is a criminal court that was presided over by the the collector, who was the chief decision-maker of the district.

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