Battle of Buxar was fought in which year ?
Verified Answer
A. 1763
B. 1764
C. 1857
D. 1761
Explanation:
The Battle of Buxar was a decisive battle fought on October 22, 1764, between the forces of the British East India Company, led by Major Hector Munro, and the combined armies of Mir Qasim (the Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daulah (the Nawab of Awadh), and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. The British victory at Buxar solidified their control over Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, laying the foundation for their eventual dominance in India. Option A, 1763, is incorrect. Option C, 1857, refers to the Sepoy Mutiny or the First War of Indian Independence. Option D, 1761, is the year of the Third Battle of Panipat.