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Which of the following were the results of the battle of buxar?The group led by Mir Qasim lost the battle on October 22, 1764Rise of British in south India1. 1 only2. 2 only3. Both4. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 1 only

The correct answer is 1 only

 

  • The group led by Mir Qasim, Shuja-Ud-Daula and Shah Alam-II lost the battle on October 22, 1764.
  • Major Hector Munro won a decisive battle and Robert Clive played a pivotal role in that.
  • British became a great power in northern India.
  • Mir Jafar handed over districts of Midnapore, Burdwan, and Chittagong to the British for the maintenance of their army.
  • The British were also permitted duty-free trade in Bengal, except the duty of two percent on salt.
  • Najimud-Daula the minor son of Mir Jafar was appointed nawab, but the real power of administration lay in the hands of the British only.
  • Treaty of Allahabad came into force.


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