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Which battle established the supremacy of the British rule in India?

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

Answer options

  1. Battle of Plassey, 1757
  2. Battle of Buxar, 1764
  3. 3rd Mysore War, 1790ā€“92
  4. 4th Mysore War, 1799

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Battle of Buxar, 1764

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Battle of Buxar, 1764 šŸ“š Explanation: While Plassey (1757) gave the British a foothold, the Battle of Buxar (1764) established their military and political supremacy over Northern India. By defeating the Mughal Emperor and the Nawab of Awadh, the British became the real masters of the Bengal Presidency.