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Explain how the East India Company subdued the authority of the zamindars in Bengal during 18th century.

Answer:

(1) Though the East India Company had recognized the zamindars yet it wanted to control and regulate them. The company subdued their (zamindars) authority and restricted- their autonomy.

(2) The troops of the zamindars were disbanded by the company and custom dudes were abolished. Their cutcheries (courts) were brought under the supervision of a collector appointed by the East India Company.

(3) Consequently the zamindars lost their authority to organize local Justice and the local police.

(4) Now, the collectorate emerged as an. alternative centre of power. The authority of the zamindars was severely curtailed.