alleryStart learning →Which trade abuse angered Bengal's nawabs?
AIndian merchants evaded export duties
BCompany staff evaded private-trade duties
CThe emperor doubled import duties
DFrench merchants kept Company customs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Company staff evaded private-trade duties
Company servants extended the Company's duty-free privilege to their own private trade.
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