Question

Who was the Nawab of Bengal during battle of Baxur 1764?

Answer 1

Answer:

Mir Kasim

Explanation:

The company had thought Mir Kasim, as the Nawab of Bengal would prove to be an ideal

‘puppet’ for them. However, Mir Kasim belied the expectations of the company.

• The English East India Company started misusing the dastak (trading rights), the company

servants started using coercive methods to get goods at cheaper rates.

• Mir Kasim decided to abolish the duties altogether but the British protested as they wanted

preferential treatment as against other traders.

• The ‘Nawab - Company tussle’ over transit duty led to the outbreak of war.