Consider the following statements: 1. Robert Clive concluded two important treaties at Allahabad in August 1765. 2. Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula agreed to give Balwant Singh, Zamindar of Banaras, full possession of his estate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Robert Clive concluded two important treaties at Allahabad in August 1765.
2.Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula agreed to give Balwant Singh, Zamindar of Banaras, full possession of his estate.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Robert Clive concluded two important treaties at Allahabad in August 1765—one with the Nawab of Awadh and the other with the Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II.

Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula agreed to:

surrender Allahabad and Kara to Emperor Shah Alam II;
pay Rs 50 lakh to the Company as war indemnity; and
Give Balwant Singh, Zamindar of Banaras, and full possession of his estate.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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