In which year was the Battle of Buxar fought?

Correct option is B

The Battle of Buxar was fought in the year 1764 AD. It took place near the town of Buxar in present-day Bihar, India.
· The battle was fought between the forces of the British East India Company and the combined army of Mir Qasim (the Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daula (the Nawab of Awadh), and Shah Alam II (the Mughal Emperor).
· The British East India Company, under the command of Major Hector Munro, emerged victorious in the Battle of Buxar.
· This battle marked a significant turning point in the history of British India, as it consolidated British control over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
· After the battle, the British East India Company gained significant political and territorial influence in the Indian subcontinent.