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The 'Battle of Buxar' (1764) was fought between the British and a combined force of:

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

Answer options

  1. Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Shah Alam II
  2. Siraj-ud-Daulah, Mir Jafar, and Shah Alam II
  3. Mir Jafar, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Bahadur Shah
  4. Mir Qasim and the French

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Shah Alam II

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Shah Alam II šŸ“š Explanation: The Battle of Buxar was a pivotal conflict in Indian history. It was fought between the British East India Company (led by Hector Munro) and the combined forces of Mir Qasim (deposed Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daulah (Nawab of Awadh), and Shah Alam II (Mughal Emperor). The British victory was decisive and led to the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765. This treaty granted the Company 'Diwani Rights' (the right to collect revenue) over Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, effectively making them the rulers of the region.