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Which ruler of Bengal gave a portion of Orissa to the Marathas?

  1. A
    Shaista khan
  2. B
    Murshid kuli khan
  3. C
    Alivardi khan
  4. D
    Sirajuddaula

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Nawab Alivardi Khan of Bengal signed a peace treaty with the Maratha Raghoji I Bhonsle in 1751 following repeated Maratha invasions. Under this treaty, Alivardi Khan surrendered a portion of Orissa and agreed to pay annually as Chauth to the Marathas.

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Which ruler of Bengal gave a portion of Orissa to the Marathas?
A
Shaista khan
B
Murshid kuli khan
C
Alivardi khan
D
Sirajuddaula

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