The Diwani Adalat was presided over by ____________.
A
Collector
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B
Governor
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C
Resident
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D
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.