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In the 1797 Burdwan auction, who were many of the successful buyers?
AServants of the raja
BRival rajas of Bengal
CCompany revenue officials
DWealthy Calcutta traders
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Servants of the raja
Many buyers were the raja's servants and agents who bought estates on behalf of their master, so he kept control.
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