When was the treaty of Venstitart signed and what were its provision ?

1.	When was the treaty of Venstitart signed and what were its provision ?
Answer» To appoint Mir Qasim as the future Nawab of Bengal, Governor General Vansittart signed a secret treaty in 27th September 1760 which is known as treaty of Vnsittart. Following were its major provisions: 1. Mir Qasim would provide the districts of Burdwan, Midnapur and Chatgoan in the form of military expenses to the company. 2. For three years, half of the part of lime trading of Sylhet would be that of the company. 3. Mir Qasim would regard the enemies or friends of the company to be his own enemies or friends. 4. Mir Qasim would give five lakh rupees to the company for its southern campaign. 5. Mir Qasim accepted to give 50,000 pounds to Vansittart, 27,000 pounds to Holwell and 25,000 pounds to each member of Calcutta Council.

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To appoint Mir Qasim as the future Nawab of Bengal, Governor General Vansittart signed a secret treaty in 27th September 1760 which is known as treaty of Vnsittart.

Following were its major provisions:

1. Mir Qasim would provide the districts of Burdwan, Midnapur and Chatgoan in the form of military expenses to the company.

2. For three years, half of the part of lime trading of Sylhet would be that of the company.

3. Mir Qasim would regard the enemies or friends of the company to be his own enemies or friends.

4. Mir Qasim would give five lakh rupees to the company for its southern campaign.

5. Mir Qasim accepted to give 50,000 pounds to Vansittart, 27,000 pounds to Holwell and 25,000 pounds to each member of Calcutta Council.

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