When was the Battle of Buxar fought?

Appeared in: DSSSB - 28 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

The Battle of Buxar was fought on October 22, 1764.
It was a decisive victory for the British East India Company against the combined forces of Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh), and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
This victory led to the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765, which granted the British the Diwani (right to collect revenue) of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, marking the beginning of their territorial rule in India.

Option B: 1785 is incorrect. This year is after the battle and is closer to the period of Cornwallis's reforms and Pitt's India Act (1784).
Option C: 1735 is too early. At this time, the British East India Company was primarily a trading entity and had not yet engaged in large-scale territorial conquest.
Option D: 1775 is incorrect. This year marks the beginning of the First Anglo-Maratha War, a different major conflict involving the British.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Indian History: Key Battles and British Expansion as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the timeline of key battles like Buxar is fundamental to comprehending the rapid expansion of British power in India.
The outcome of Buxar, unlike Plassey which was won through conspiracy, was a clear military victory that established British martial superiority in the region.
What if the Indian alliance had won? A defeat for the British at Buxar could have severely checked their ambitions, possibly delaying or altering the path to colonization and allowing regional Indian powers to consolidate.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question about a major event in Indian history.
First, identify the key event: 'Battle of Buxar'.
Mentally place this event in its historical context, which is the mid-18th century expansion of the British East India Company.
Recall or differentiate it from other significant battles, particularly the Battle of Plassey (1757). Buxar occurred after Plassey.
Evaluate the given options. 1764 is the historically accurate year for the Battle of Buxar.

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