In which year did the ‘Battle of Buxar’ take place?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) 1764 CE.
· The Battle of Buxar took place in the year 1764 CE.
· The Battle of Buxar was a significant conflict that took place on October 22, 1764, near the town of Buxar (present-day Bihar, India).
· The battle was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of the Mughal Empire, the Nawab of Bengal, and the Nawab of Awadh.
· The British East India Company was led by Hector Munro, while the allied forces were led by the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, the Nawab of Bengal Mir Qasim, and the Nawab of Awadh Shuja-ud-Daula.
· It resulted in the treaty of Allahabad in 1765, in which the sovereignty of Bengal was surrendered to the British by the Mughal emperor.
Facts to remember:
· The Battle of Plassey was another significant conflict that took place on June 23, 1757, near the village of Plassey (present-day West Bengal, India).
· The Battle of Plassey was fought between the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, and the forces of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal.