Treaty of Allahabad facts for kids
The Treaty of Allahabad, August 16, 1765
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| Context | Battle of Buxar |
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| Signed | 16 August 1765 |
| Location | Allahabad |
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| Languages | English, Persian |
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The Treaty of Allahabad was an important agreement signed on August 16, 1765. It was made between the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and Robert Clive from the East India Company. This treaty happened after a big battle called the Battle of Buxar in 1764. An Indian scribe named I'tisam-ud-Din wrote down the treaty.
This treaty was a major turning point. It marked the start of British rule in India. It changed how the East India Company operated in the region.
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What Was the Treaty of Allahabad?
The Treaty of Allahabad was a peace agreement. It was signed after the Battle of Buxar. This battle was fought between the British East India Company and a group of Indian rulers. The British won this battle.
Who Signed the Treaty?
The main people who signed the treaty were:
- Shah Alam II, who was the Emperor of the Mughal Empire.
- Robert Clive, a key leader from the East India Company.
The treaty was signed in a city called Allahabad.
What Did the Treaty Say?
The treaty had several important parts. It decided who would control land and collect taxes. It also created new alliances.
Money and Land
The most important part was about Diwani rights. This meant the East India Company got the right to collect taxes. They could collect taxes for the Emperor in the areas of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. This gave the Company a lot of money and power.
In return, the Company agreed to pay the Emperor Shah Alam II a yearly amount. This amount was 26 lakhs of rupees. That's like 260,000 British pounds at the time. This money was for the Emperor to run his court in Allahabad.
The treaty also gave Shah Alam II control over the districts of Kada and Allahabad. Another area, Varanasi, was returned to him. But he had to keep paying taxes to the Company.
A New Alliance
The treaty also created an alliance. The East India Company promised to help the Nawab of Awadh, Shuja-ud-Daulah. They would protect him from attacks. But the Nawab had to pay for the Company's soldiers.
This made the Nawab dependent on the Company. He also had to pay 50 lakhs of rupees to the Company. This was to cover the costs of the war.
Why Was the Treaty Important?
The Treaty of Allahabad was very important for India's history. It officially gave the British East India Company a lot of power. They could now collect taxes and control large areas. This was the beginning of British rule in India. It changed the political map of the region forever.
See also
- List of treaties
