Question

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the battles fought in India in the 18th Century?

• A. Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Buxar - Battle of Ambur - Battle of Plassey
• B. Battle of Ambur - Battle of Plassey - Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Buxar
• C. Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Plassey - Battle of Ambur - Battle of Buxar
• D. Battle of Ambur - Battle of Buxar - Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Plassey

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Battle of Ambur - Battle of Plassey - Battle of Wandiwash - Battle of Buxar

Battle of Ambur (August, 1749):

• The combined armies of Muzaffar Jung, Chanda Sahib and the French, defeated and killed Anwar-ud-din at the Battle of Ambur near Bellore in August, 1749.

Battle of Plassey (June, 1757):

• Fought between Nawab of Bengal Sirajuddaula and the British Army.

Battle of Wandiwash (January, 1760):

• It occurred between French and British. French were defeated by the British. Sir Eyre coote was the leader of the British Army while French Croops were led by Count de Lally.

Battle of Buxar (October, 1764):

• Fought between allied forces of Mir Qasim, Shujauddaula, Shah Alam II and the British. British led by Hector Munro defeated the allied forces badly.