<P> In 1764, following the victory at the Battle of Buxar, the British began to control all the revenues of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa . Robert Clive, who returned as Governor - General in 1765, made the sale of tobacco, betel nut, and salt (apart from other accessories and essential spices and condiments), the monopoly of the senior officers of the British East India Company . Contracts were given to deliver salt to depots, and merchants were required to buy from these depots . </P> <P> Outrage was expressed by the authorities in England who declared: </P> <P> We consider it too disgraceful, and below the dignity of the present situation, to allow such a monopoly . </P> <P> Clive responded by offering the Company 1,200,000 per annum from the profits made . </P>

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