The British victory at Buxar was more decisive than their victory at Plassey (1757) and effectively cemented their control over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, paving the way for British dominance in India.
The Battle of Buxar took place in the year
Asked in WBCS Main Paper 3 2022 · Topic: East India Company and Nawab of Bengal (The Battle of Buxar (1764): Causes, Combatants, and Significance)
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