Battle of Buxar was fought in ______.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is 1764.
The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the British East India Company, led by Major Hector Munro, and a combined army comprising Mir Qasim (the Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daula (the Nawab of Awadh), and Shah Alam II (the Mughal Emperor). This battle was significant as it confirmed British control over Bengal and marked a turning point in Indian history, solidifying their political and military dominance in India.

Key points about the Battle of Buxar:

• It was a continuation of the conflict that followed the Battle of Plassey (1757), as Mir Qasim sought to resist British influence.
• The British victory diminished the authority of the Mughal Empire.
• The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) was signed after the battle, granting the British Diwani rights (revenue collection) over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
• The battle paved the way for further British expansion and control over Indian territories.

Information Booster:

• Battle of Plassey (1757): This marked the start of British political control in India after defeating Siraj-ud-Daula.
• Mir Qasim: Nawab of Bengal who attempted to regain independence from the British but failed at Buxar.
• Shuja-ud-Daula: Nawab of Awadh who allied with Mir Qasim and the Mughal Emperor.
• Hector Munro: The British commander who led the East India Company's forces to victory in Buxar.