Differentiate between Battle of Plassey and Battle of Buxar.
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Battle of Plassey
Battle of Plassey marked the begining of economic exploitation of India.
The battle of Plassey proved fatal for the Mughal Empire.
The battle of Plassey turned the English merchants to be the rulers.
They became the makers of Nawabs in Bengal.
This battle disclosed the weakness of the Indians before the English.
The Battle of Buxar
There was a great change in the administration of Bengal after the battle of Buxar.
The Battle of Buxar reduced the power and position of Shuja-ud-daula, the Nawab Wazir of Oudh
The Battle of Buxar also reduced the power and position of the Mughal emperor Shah Alam.
Battle of Buxar enhanced the power of East India Company. it managed to extend its jurisdiction beyond the boundary of Bengal. It got an opportunity to enter successfully into the politics of India. It helped the British to carve out their empire in India.
The Battle of Plassey:
As a result of denial of trading rights, on 23rd June 1757, Battle of Plassey was fought and it was the first major victory of English in India.
Alivardi Khan died in 1756 and Sirajuddaulah became the Nawab of Bengal.
In 1757, Robert Clive led the Company’s army against Sirajuddaulah at Plassey.
Main reason for defeat of the Nawab was that the forces led by Mir Jafar, one of Sirajuddaulah’s commanders, betrayed sirajuddaula and never fought the battle.
Mir Jafar was promised by Clive to be made Nawab after crushing Sirajuddaulah.
As par the deal Mir Jafar became the nawab of Bengal after the defeat and death of Sirajuddaula. But he was the nominal head of Bengal and actual power remained in the hands of British.
The Battle of Buxar:
After the defeat at Plassey, Sirajuddaulah was assassinated and Mir Jafar was made the Nawab.
Mir Jafar was just a puppet in the hands of Britishers.
In 1764, the battle of Buxar was fought between Britishers and Mir Qasim, when Mir Qasim denied the privilages given to Britishers.
Mir Qasim abolished the trade duty for everyone and transfered his capital from Murshidabad to Mungair. But this was against the interest of British and they declared war.
In this battle Mir Qasim,the nawab of Bengal; Shujauddaula, the nawab of Awadh and Shah Alam the Mughal King fought against British and British forces were led by Hector Munro.
In this battle British become victorious and they decided to control the territory by there own.
In 1765, the Mughal emperor appointed the company as the Diwan of the provinces of Bengal and they also got the diwani rights of Bihar and Odisha.