Question

The most decisive battle that led to the establishment of supremacy of the British in India was :

• A. The Battle of Buxar
• B. The Battle of Plassey
• C. The Battle of Wandiwash
• D. The Third Battle of Panipat

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The Battle of Buxar

• On 22nd October, 1764 British Army defeated allied forces of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Oudh Shuja-ud-Daula and Mughal emperor Shah Alam II.

• British Army’s command was in the hands of Major Hector Munro in the Battle of Buxar.

• The battle of Buxar assured the result of Plassey battle and established British supremacy on Banaras and Allahabad across the Ganges.

• The battle of Buxar made way for British and proved that there is no strong competitor before the British.

• The battle of Buxar completed what Plassey had begun.

• Plassey made the English only the controller of Bengal while Buxar raised the political prestige of the Company throughout India.