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Mir Qasim name is associated with which of the following battles of India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Battle of Kirkee
  2. Battle of Buxar
  3. Battle of Plassey
  4. Battle of Lahore

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Battle of Buxar

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Battle of Buxar. Mir Qasim was the Nawab of Bengal who played a major role in the Battle of Buxar, which took place in 1764 A.D. This battle was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh), and Shah Alam II (the Mughal Emperor). Mir Qasim had earlier tried to free Bengal from British interference and shifted his capital to Munger to build a strong army.