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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 82

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q82

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In which year was the battle of Buxar fought?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 1764.

  • This battle was fought between English Forces, and a joint army of the Nawab of Oudh Shah Alam II, Nawab of Bengal, Mir Kasim, and Mughal Emperor.
  • This battle was fought on 22 October 1764 in Buxar, Bengal.
  • It was a decisive victory for the British East India Company.
  • The war came to an end with the "Treaty of Allahabad" in 1765.