Treaty of Allahabad
Allahabad (Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, India
What happened
The Mughal emperor Shah Alam II and Robert Clive of the British East India Company signed the treaty. The British East India Company came to terms with the Mughal emperor at Allahabad. Shah Alam II gave the Company the right, called the Diwani, to collect taxes in Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. In return the Company paid the emperor a yearly sum and secured Allahabad and Kora for him.
Why it matters
Why it matters: It marked the start of the British Company's direct role in governing parts of India. Historians call it a turning point in Indian history.
What came next
Awadh was returned to its Nawab, Shuja-ud-Daula, who became dependent on the Company for protection. British troops were stationed in Allahabad fort.
Did you know?
The treaty was handwritten by I'tisam-ud-Din, a Bengali scribe and diplomat at the Mughal court.
Timeline
- 1575Akbar orders Allahabad fort to be built.
- 16 August 1765The Treaty of Allahabad is signed.
- 1765British troops are first stationed at Allahabad fort.