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What do you know about Robert Clive’s Dual System of Governments?


In 1765, Robert Clive became the Governor of Bengal. He made his position stronger by his successful conquests and administrative reforms. He introduces a new system according to which, Britishers will take full advantage of the powers given to them, and at the same time they have no responsibility. And as a result, the Nawabs were given all the responsibilities and no power. This system is known as Dual, Dyarchy, or Double system of Government.


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