Which battle was fought between East India Company and the combined forces of the Nawabs and the Mughal Empire in 1764?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Battle of Buxar.
The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764 between the East India Company, led by Hector Munro, and the combined forces of Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh), and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. This decisive battle cemented British supremacy in Bengal and paved the way for their expansion in India.