Question

Hastings robbed which among the following in order to collect money for the Company?

A Nandkumar
B Raja Chait Singh
C Begum of Oudh
D All of the above

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]

The title Maharaja was conferred on Nand Kumar by Shah Alam II in 1764. He learnt Vaishnavism from Radhamohana Thakura. In the early 1775, He brought several charges of bribery and corruption against Governor-General Warren Hastings. This case revolves around Raja Nand Kumar.