Question

The Battle of Buxar took place in _______.
a.1757
b.1764
c.1765
d.1775

Answer 1

Hint: The Battle of Buxar was a result of the dethronement of Mir Qasim by the British in 1763. Mir Qasim was a Nawab of Bengal who opposed the growing influence of the British in Bengal.

Complete answer: The Battle of Buxar was an important battle fought in present day Bihar in India. It was fought between the British East India Company on one hand and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah and Shah Alam II on the other.
We shall now look at the various options and choose the correct year in which the Battle of Buxar was fought.
a.1757: 1757 is an important year in Indian history. This is because the Battle of Plassey took place this year. This battle precedes the Battle of Buxar by seven years. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.
b.1764: Following the Battle of Plassey, the next decisive battle was the Battle of Buxar in 1764. In this battle, the Indian rulers were defeated by the British. Therefore, it is the correct answer.
c.1765: The Battle of Buxar concluded with the Treaty of Allahabad signed in August 1765. However, the actual battle was fought in 1764. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.
d.1775: The First-Anglo Maratha War began in 1775. This battle took place eleven years after the Battle of Buxar. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.

Thus, The correct answer is Option b.

Note: Knowing the chronology of battles and treaties is important. This is because the effects of a particular battle and treaty tend to serve as causes of future battles. For example, the Treaty of Surat was the cause of the First Maratha War.