What were the consequences of the Battle of Buxar?

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October, 1764 between the forces under the command of the British East India Company led by Hector Munro and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal; the Nawab of Awadh; and the Mughal King Shah Alam II. read more

The East India Company won in one fell swoop won the Bengal War, massively weakened the Mughal Empire, opened up the Ganges valley, and led to the annexation of Northern India. read more

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 23 October 1764 between the East India Company on one side and the combined forces of the Mughal Emperor, the Nawab of Awadh and the Nawab of Bengal on one side. The East India Compay won the battle. read more