The Treaty of Allahabad

The Treaty of Allahabad, signed in 1765, was an agreement between the British East India Company and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. It allowed the Company to collect taxes from three key regions—Benares, Awadh (Oudh), and Allahabad—making it a major step in establishing British control in India. In exchange, the Company agreed to support the Mughal emperor’s authority and provide military aid when needed. Essentially, it marked the beginning of British political dominance in India, turning the Company into a regional power with significant control over these territories.