Consider the following about EIC's trade practices in Bengal:
1. The EIC officials frequently bypassed local tolls by using company Dastaks for private trade.
2. The Nawab of Bengal viewed this misuse as a violation of the 1717 Farman.
3. This issue was a key point of contention between Robert Clive and Siraj-ud-Daula.
Which are correct?

Question

Consider the following about EIC's trade practices in Bengal:
1. The EIC officials frequently bypassed local tolls by using company Dastaks for private trade.
2. The Nawab of Bengal viewed this misuse as a violation of the 1717 Farman.
3. This issue was a key point of contention between Robert Clive and Siraj-ud-Daula. 
Which are correct?

Accepted Answer

All correct. The tension over misuse of trade privileges eventually led to war.

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