NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science
History Chapter 2 From Trade to Territory The Company Establishes Power
Question 5 Page No. 24
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024
What were the areas of conflict between the Bengal nawabs and the East India Company?
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Areas of Conflict:
1. Revenue Disputes: Conflicts arose over revenue collection and taxation policies, with clashes over the Nawabs’ demands and the Company’s economic interests.
2. Military Aggression: Tensions heightened due to the Company’s fortification of Calcutta and military actions, perceived as a challenge to Nawabs’ authority.
3. Trade Monopoly: Disputes emerged over the Company’s attempt to establish a trade monopoly, conflicting with the Nawabs’ desire for control over regional trade.
4. Political Influence: Struggles arose over the Company’s increasing political influence, interfering in local governance, and undermining the Nawabs’ authority.
5. Treaty Violations: Alleged breaches of treaties and agreements led to mistrust and heightened tensions between the Nawabs and the Company.
These conflicts eventually escalated, leading to significant confrontations and marked shifts in power dynamics in Bengal.