Question

When was the battle of Buxar fought?
A. 1763 AD
B. 1764 AD
C. 1765 AD
D. 1766 AD

Answer 1

Hint: Battle of Buxar is the event that took place between the forces of English and the joint army of Nawab of Oudh, Nawab of Bengal, and Emperor of Mughal. Trade privileges were misused by EIC and there was colonist ambition associated with the acts of EIC which eventually resulted in the Battle of Buxar.

Complete answer:
This battle is considered a turning point in India’s history. The battle was the result of the misuse of power that was provided to the British which is a misuse of Farman and data.
In 1757 after the Battle of Plassey, the British established a hold over the region of Bengal and made Mir Jafar a puppet of Britishers but since he was involved with the Dutch East India Company. After he betrayed EIC, Mir Qasim was made a new nawab.
Between Clive and Shuja-ud-Daulah and Shah Alam, treaties at Allahabad were signed. These treaties provided Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa to the Company. Due to these treaties provided with the right to collect revenue from Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
It was fought on the year 22nd October 1764. This battle was crucial for Britishers since it provided them full control of Bengal and Bihar. It was fought between Hector Munro and the combined forces of Mir Qasim. In this battle, the combined force of Mir Qasim was defeated.
So, the correct answer is Option B.

Note: The battle of Buxar was fought in the year of 1764. In this battle, the combined forces of Mir Qasim was defeated by Hector Munro. It was considered a decisive point in the history of India. Due to this battle, Britishers gained control over Bengal and Bihar.