Which Mughal emperor became a pensioner of the British after the Battle of Buxar in 1764?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Shah Alam II
Explanation:
. After British victory at Battle of Buxar (1764), Shah Alam II signed Treaty of Allahabad becoming first Mughal emperor on British pension.
. Granted diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa to East India Company for annual pension protection.
. Reduced to nominal figure under Company control post-defeat against combined Mir Qasim-Shuja-ud-Daula forces.
Information Booster:
. Battle established British dominance in eastern India leading to dual government in Bengal.
. Shah Alam II reigned 1760-1806 under British suzerainty.
. Preceded Plassey (1757) in consolidating Company power.
Additional Knowledge:
Bahadur Shah I (Option a)
. Ruled 1707-1712; early 18th century emperor.
. Pre-Buxar era; no British pension link.
Aurangzeb II (Option b)
. No such Mughal emperor existed.
. Aurangzeb ruled till 1707.
Muhammad Shah (Option d)
. Rangila emperor (1719-1748); pre-Buxar.
. Nadir Shah invasion during reign.