In which year was the battle of Buxar fought? |
1757 1758 1765 1764 |
1764 |
The correct answer is Option 4- 1764 The Battle of Buxar was fought on October 22, 1764. It was a decisive victory for the British East India Company, and it marked the beginning of British rule in India. The battle was fought between the British, led by Hector Munro, and a combined force of Indian rulers, including Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal; Shuja-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Awadh; and Shah Alam II, the Mughal Emperor. The British victory at Buxar had a profound impact on the course of Indian history. It led to the collapse of the Mughal Empire and the establishment of British rule in India. |