Explain briefly the Dual System of Government in Bengal.

Robert Clive, the Governor of Bengal introduced Dyarchy or dual government in Bengal in 1765. This meant the rule of the two, the Nawab of Bengal and the East India Company. The Company had secured the Diwani powers and nizamat functions of Bengal. However, Robert Clive felt that it was not possible for the company to shoulder the burden of administration. Therefore, he introduced a dual system of government in Bengal. The company had direct control on revenue collection and the the Nawab looked after the administration for which he was paid a fixed amount. The company also appointed two deputy governors, Mohammad Raza Khan and Shitab Roy to carry on the task of administration. Thus the real power passed into the hands of the company but Dyarchy or dual system served to hide this fact.