Which of the following provisions was not included in the treaty of Alinagar (February, 1757 A. D.) ?

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The correct option is 4:
The Treaty of Alinagar was signed between the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, and the British East India Company (represented by Robert Clive and Admiral Watson) in February 1757, following the Nawab’s brief seizure of Calcutta and the subsequent British recapture. The primary goal of the treaty for the British was to restore their trading rights and strengthen their position in Bengal, particularly against the backdrop of escalating Anglo-French rivalry. The treaty successfully secured the Nawab's recognition of all former privileges of the English Company, permitted the fortification of Calcutta, and compelled the Nawab to compensate the Company for its losses. However, the treaty focused exclusively on the terms between the Nawab and the English Company regarding their trade and security in Bengal. It did not contain any provision mandating the English Company to maintain peaceful relations with the French in India; this was an external political matter not dictated by this local treaty with the Nawab.

The incorrect option is 1: This provision, "English Company's former Privileges of trade restored," was a foundational demand by the British. The treaty explicitly guaranteed the restoration of all trade privileges granted by the Mughal Emperor, including the right to duty-free trade (Dastak), thereby legitimizing the British trading position in Bengal.

The incorrect option is 2: The Treaty of Alinagar specifically granted the English Company the "Permission granted to fortify Calcutta." The British had suffered military losses due to the lack of proper defenses, and securing this right was crucial for preventing future attacks by the Nawab.

The incorrect option is 3: A major consequence of the Nawab's attack on Calcutta was the financial damage to the British. The treaty mandated that the Nawab was "Promised to pay the compensation for the losses to English company," covering damages inflicted on their property and personnel during the conflict.