The Battle of Buxar (1764) was fought between the British East India Company and which alliance?
A. The Nawab of Awadh and the Sikhs
B. Siraj-ud-Daula, Mir Jafar, and the French
C. Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Shah Alam II
D. Tipu Sultan and the Marathas
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Battle of Buxar was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh), and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. The British victory secured their control over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
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