SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 37

SSC CGL - 17 July 2023 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q37

Who led the English army in the Battle of Buxar?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Hector Munro.

In the Battle of Buxar, which took place on October 22, 1764, the English army was led by Major General Hector Munro. The battle was a significant conflict between the British East India Company and a coalition of Indian rulers, including Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Oudh, and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. The victory of the British East India Company in this battle established its dominance over Bengal and marked a turning point in Indian history.