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What year did the Battle of Buxar take place?
1764
Which three main powers fought in the Battle of Buxar?
The British East India Company, the Nawab of Bengal, and the Mughal Emperor.
True or False: The Battle of Buxar resulted in a decisive victory for the British East India Company.
True
What was the primary outcome of the Battle of Buxar?
The establishment of British control over Bengal and significant territories in India.
Fill in the blank: The Battle of Buxar was fought near the town of _____.
Buxar
Who was the British commander at the Battle of Buxar?
Major Hector Munro
What significant treaty followed the Battle of Buxar?
The Treaty of Allahabad
Multiple Choice: Which of the following leaders was NOT involved in the Battle of Buxar? A) Shuja-ud-Daula B) Mir Jafar C) Ranjit Singh
C) Ranjit Singh
What was one of the strategic advantages the British had during the Battle of Buxar?
Superior military training and discipline.
True or False: The Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II was a key ally of the British during the battle.
False
What was one of the reasons for the British victory at Buxar?
The internal divisions among Indian rulers.
Short Answer: What was the significance of the Battle of Buxar for British colonial ambitions?
It marked the beginning of British dominance in India.
Fill in the blank: The battle was part of a larger conflict known as the ____ War.
Carnatic
Who was the Nawab of Bengal during the Battle of Buxar?
Mir Qasim
Multiple Choice: What was one key consequence of the Battle of Buxar? A) Strengthening of Mughal power B) Expansion of British territorial control C) Formation of the Maratha Empire
B) Expansion of British territorial control
True or False: The Battle of Buxar was fought primarily on land.
True
What was the role of Mir Jafar in the lead-up to the Battle of Buxar?
He was a puppet leader installed by the British after the Battle of Plassey.
Fill in the blank: The British East India Company’s victory at Buxar led to the establishment of _____ in India.
Direct British rule
Short Answer: What was the immediate impact of the Treaty of Allahabad?
It granted the British East India Company the diwani (revenue collection rights) of Bengal.
Multiple Choice: Which battle preceded the Battle of Buxar? A) Battle of Plassey B) Battle of Panipat C) Battle of Haldighati
A) Battle of Plassey
True or False: The British faced significant resistance from the local population after their victory in Buxar.
True
What was the significance of the Battle of Buxar for the Mughal Empire?
It marked the decline of Mughal authority in India.
Fill in the blank: The Battle of Buxar is often considered a turning point in the history of _____ in India.
Colonialism
Short Answer: How did the Battle of Buxar influence future British policies in India?
It led to increased military presence and administrative control.
