- 'Dastak' was a permit for trade. - It exempted the holder from paying customs duties. - Primarily associated with the English East India Company's trade in Bengal in the 18th century.
In the context of eighteenth century India, what was 'Dastak'?
Asked in UPSC CDS 1 2023 · Topic: East India Company and Nawab of Bengal (Misuse of Dastaks and Fortification Disputes)
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