Question

    When did 'Buxar war' happen?

    A 1600 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1885 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1764 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1857 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Battle of Buxar took place on October 22, 1764. This decisive battle was fought between the British East India Company and a coalition of Indian states including the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, the Nawab of Bengal Mir Qasim, and the Nawab of Awadh Shuja-ud-Daula. The British victory at Buxar solidified their control over Bengal and laid the foundation for their dominance in India.

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