Shah Alam II
Shah Alam II was the Mughal Emperor of India in the 18th century, who reigned during a time of significant decline for the Mughal Empire. His decision to grant the East India Company the right to collect taxes in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa in 1765 marked the beginning of British colonial rule in India, leading to the systematic extraction of wealth and control over the Indian economy.
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Shah Alam II was the Mughal Emperor who granted the East India Company the right to collect taxes in India.
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