Mir Qasim's name is associated with which of the following battles of India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Battle of Buxar.
Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal, is associated with the Battle of Buxar (1764) in Indian history. The battle was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal, Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh, and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. The British victory in this battle solidified their control over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, marking a significant step in the establishment of British rule in India.