When was the treaty of Allahabad signed?

  1. 12 August 1764
  2. 12 September 1764
  3. 16 August 1765
  4. 12 September 1763

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Option 3 : 16 August 1765
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The correct answer is 12 AUGUST 1765

  • The Treaty of Allahabad was signed between Robert Clive & Shah Alam II.
  • Shuja-ud-daulah had to surrender Allahabad and Kara to Shah Alam II.

Key Points:

  • He was forced to pay Rs 50 lakh to the Company as war indemnity.
  • He was also forced to give Balwant Singh (Zamindar of Banaras) full possession of his estate.
  • Treaty of Allahabad was also signed between Robert Clive & Shah Alam-II.
  • Shah Alam was commanded to reside at Allahabad which was ceded to him by Shuja-Ud-Daulah under the East India Company’s protection.
  • The emperor also had to issue a Farman granting the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa to the EIC in lieu of an annual payment of Rs 26 lakh.

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