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The Battle of Buxar was fought between 22 and 23 October 1764, between the forces of the British East India Company, under the command of Major Hector Munro, and the combined armies of Balwant Singh, Maharaja of the Banaras State; Mir Qasim, Nawab of Bengal; Shuja-ud-Daula, Nawab of Awadh; and Shah Alam II, Emperor of the Mughal Empire.
Feb 23, 2024 · Battle of Buxar 1764 was fought between the English and the confederacy of Nawab of Bengal, Awadh and Mughal Emperor. Battle of Buxar resulted in favour of EIC that acquired Diwani Rights of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa.
Apr 12, 2021 · The Battle of Plassey laid the foundation of British Empire in India. The Battle of Buxar established the British as masters of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa and made them a great power of Northern India and contenders for the supremacy of the whole country.
Nov 24, 2023 · The Battle of Buxar was a decisive battle fought on October 22, 1764. It was fought between the forces of the British East India Company and the combined armies of the Mughal Empire, the Nawab of Awadh, and the Nawab of Bengal.
Nov 28, 2022 · The Battle of Buxar (aka Bhaksar or Baksar) in Bihar, northeast India, on 22-23 October 1764 saw a British East India Company (EIC) army led by Hector Munro (1726-1805) gain victory against the combined forces of the Nawab of Awadh (aka Oudh), the Nawab of Bengal, and the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II (r. 1760-1806).
Aug 5, 2023 · The Battle of Buxar and its aftermath marked a critical phase in India's colonial history, reshaping the balance of power between the British East India Company and the native rulers. The conflict emerged from the Company's increasing influence and resistance from local rulers, especially Mir Kasim, the Nawab of Bengal.
The Battle of Buxar mark a significant victory for the British East India Company against the combined forces of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal; Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh; and the Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II.
