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Despite acquiring administrative authority in 1765, why did the East India Company refrain from taking over direct administration and revenue collection in Bengal?
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- 1The Company lacked sufficient administrative staff, feared a backlash from native powers, and preferred profit without responsibility.✓
- 2The Nawab of Bengal strongly resisted and maintained control over the treasury.
- 3The Company lacked a royal farman from the Mughal Emperor to collect taxes directly.
- 4The Court of Directors was legally barred from collecting taxes by the British Parliament.
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The Company lacked sufficient administrative staff, feared a backlash from native powers, and preferred profit without responsibility.
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