Question

Describe the reasons and outcomes of the Battle of Buxar.

Answer 1

The Battle of Buxar was the decisive battle which defined British as a ruler that was fought between English Forces, and combined army of Mir Kasim, the Nawab of Bengal, Nawab of Oudh and Shah Alam II, Mughal Emperor. The battle of Buxar proved itself to be a turning point in the history of India.

Answer 2

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▶️What is Battle of Buxar?

➡️The Battle of Buxar was very important in the history of India held in 1764.

➡️It was fought between the British East India company led by Major Hector Munro and the armies of Mir Qasim, Shah Alam II (Mughal Emperor) and Shuja- ud- Daula (Nawab of Awadh) in Buxar (in Bihar).
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▶️Reasons:-

➡️Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal, refused to be a puppet in the hands of the British.

➡️He wanted control of Bengal.

➡️He wanted to check the growing power of the East Indian Company officials which resulted in a conflict and led to the Battle of Buxar (now in Bihar).
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▶️Outcomes:-

➡️The East India company's victory in this battle established British colonial rule in the Bengal presidency and subsequent expansion of British control all over India.

➡️The battle was beneficial for the British power in Bengal.

➡️The East India Company gained the rule and Diwani- the right to collect the revenue from Bengal, which includes Bihar and Odisha also at that time.
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