Question

Why did the Battle of Buxar prove to be the turning point in the history of the
subcontinent? write in 200 words

Answer 1

Answer:

The British victory at buxar ensured that there were no significant forces left to challenge its position in the eastern part of the subcontinent. The defeat of the Nawab of Awadh created a buffer state which effectively created a wall between the Britishers and the notorious Marathas.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

The Battle of Buxar in 1764 consolidated British rule in India. The East India Company had already gained a significant strategic foothold on the Indian subcontinent. However, the Company's growing dominance was challenged by a number of Indian states including the Mughal Empire. Up until the Battle of Buxar, the British had relied on an administrative strategy that involved governing through puppet rulers. This was a risky strategy at best, as such proxies didn't always prove particularly reliable. The British victory at Buxar led to vast swathes of the Indian sub-continent coming under the direct control of the East India Company.

The British benefited from weak, divided opponents who lacked the ability to coordinate effectively on the battlefield. Their victory was a decisive one, leading to the conclusion of the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765. Under its terms the Mughal Emperor ceded sovereignty of Bengal to the British. In one form or another the British would remain present in the subcontinent for many years.