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East India Company and Nawab of Bengal

📆 October 4, 2024

Total Questions: 29

11. The most decisive battle that led to the establishment of supremacy of the British in India was : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2003,1990, U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (a) The Battle of Buxar
Solution:On 22/23 October, 1764 British Army defeated allied forces of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Oudh Shuja-ud-Daula and Mughal emperor Shah Alam II. British Army's command was in the hands of Major Hector Munro in the Battle of Buxar. The battle of Buxar assured the result of Plassey battle and established British supremacy on Banaras and Allahabad across the Ganges. The battle of Buxar made way for British and proved that there is no strong competitor before the British. The battle of Buxar completed what Plassey had begun. According to Sir James Stephen. "The battle of Buxar deserves more credit than the battle of Plassey as the origin of British power in India". If the results of both significant battles are analyzed, it can be said that the battle of Plassey was won by treachery, but the battle of Buxar showed the supremacy of English armies and military skills. Plassey made the English the only controller of Bengal while Buxar raised the political prestige of the Company throughout India.

12. Out of the following, the most decisive battle fought by the English East India Company was [U.P.P.C.S.(Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (a) Battle of Buxar
Solution:On 22/23 October, 1764 British Army defeated allied forces of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Oudh Shuja-ud-Daula and Mughal emperor Shah Alam II. British Army's command was in the hands of Major Hector Munro in the Battle of Buxar. The battle of Buxar assured the result of Plassey battle and established British supremacy on Banaras and Allahabad across the Ganges. The battle of Buxar made way for British and proved that there is no strong competitor before the British. The battle of Buxar completed what Plassey had begun. According to Sir James Stephen. "The battle of Buxar deserves more credit than the battle of Plassey as the origin of British power in India". If the results of both significant battles are analyzed, it can be said that the battle of Plassey was won by treachery, but the battle of Buxar showed the supremacy of English armies and military skills. Plassey made the English the only controller of Bengal while Buxar raised the political prestige of the Company throughout India.

13. Which one of the following is considered to be the most significant battle in the establishment of British supremacy in India? [U.P.P.C.S.(Mains) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) Buxar
Solution:On 22/23 October, 1764 British Army defeated allied forces of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Oudh Shuja-ud-Daula and Mughal emperor Shah Alam II. British Army's command was in the hands of Major Hector Munro in the Battle of Buxar. The battle of Buxar assured the result of Plassey battle and established British supremacy on Banaras and Allahabad across the Ganges. The battle of Buxar made way for British and proved that there is no strong competitor before the British. The battle of Buxar completed what Plassey had begun. According to Sir James Stephen. "The battle of Buxar deserves more credit than the battle of Plassey as the origin of British power in India". If the results of both significant battles are analyzed, it can be said that the battle of Plassey was won by treachery, but the battle of Buxar showed the supremacy of English armies and military skills. Plassey made the English the only controller of Bengal while Buxar raised the political prestige of the Company throughout India.

14. Who was the ruler of Delhi at the time of the battle of Buxar? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (d) Shah Alam II
Solution:On 22/23 October, 1764 British Army defeated allied forces of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Oudh Shuja-ud-Daula and Mughal emperor Shah Alam II. British Army's command was in the hands of Major Hector Munro in the Battle of Buxar. The battle of Buxar assured the result of Plassey battle and established British supremacy on Banaras and Allahabad across the Ganges. The battle of Buxar made way for British and proved that there is no strong competitor before the British. The battle of Buxar completed what Plassey had begun. According to Sir James Stephen. "The battle of Buxar deserves more credit than the battle of Plassey as the origin of British power in India". If the results of both significant battles are analyzed, it can be said that the battle of Plassey was won by treachery, but the battle of Buxar showed the supremacy of English armies and military skills. Plassey made the English the only controller of Bengal while Buxar raised the political prestige of the Company throughout India.

15. Who was the Nawab of Bengal when the Battle of Buxar was fought? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2016]

Correct Answer: (b) Mir Jafar
Solution:The Battle of Buxar was fought 22/23 October 1764 between the forces under the command of the British East India Company led by Hector Munro and the combined Army of Mir Qasim, Mughal King Shah Alam-II and Nawab of Awadh. Mir Jafar was the Nawab of Bangel then.

16. Which treaty was signed after the Battle of Buxar ? [69ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023]

Correct Answer: (a) The Treaty of Allahabad
Solution:The Treaty of Allahabad was signed on August 16, 1765, between the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and Robert Clive of the East India Company. The treaty was signed in Prayagraj (Allahabad) after the Battle of Buxar in 1764. The treaty marked the beginning of British political and constitutional involvement in India.

Key terms of the treaty

  • The East India Company was granted the Diwani, or the right to collect taxes from Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
  • The company was required to pay an annual tribute of 26 lakh rupees to the emperor.
  • The British forces were to withdraw from Awadh, with the exception of a garrison in Chunar and Allahabad.
  • The Nawab of Awadh was required to maintain a British garrison in his capital and pay an annual fee for its upkeep.
  • The emperor was required to reside in Allahabad under the protection of the Company

17. Which one of following rulers had granted Diwani to the East India Company ? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A.(Pre) 2006, U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (c) Shah Alam-II
Solution:As per the first Treaty of Allahabad (August 1765), the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II was taken under the company's protection and was to reside at Allahabad. The Emperor issued an order dated 12ᵗʰ August, 1765 granting Company the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. During this time Robert Clive was Governor of East India Company in Bengal. The emperor's order legalized the political authority of Company in Bengal and British rule expanded all over India including Delhi. Successors of Shah Alam II i.e. Akbar II (1806-37) and Bahadurshah II (1837-57) became pensioners of East India Company.

18. Who granted the Diwani of Bengal to the East India Company in 1765? [U.P.P.S.C. (GIC) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Mughal Emperor
Solution:As per the first Treaty of Allahabad (August 1765), the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II was taken under the company's protection and was to reside at Allahabad. The Emperor issued an order dated 12ᵗʰ August, 1765 granting Company the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. During this time Robert Clive was Governor of East India Company in Bengal. The emperor's order legalized the political authority of Company in Bengal and British rule expanded all over India including Delhi. Successors of Shah Alam II i.e. Akbar II (1806-37) and Bahadurshah II (1837-57) became pensioners of East India

19. In which Governor's tenure, Diwani rights of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha was granted to East India Company by Emperor shah Alam ? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2004]

Correct Answer: (a) Lord Clive
Solution:As per the first Treaty of Allahabad (August 1765), the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II was taken under the company's protection and was to reside at Allahabad. The Emperor issued an order dated 12ᵗʰ August, 1765 granting Company the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. During this time Robert Clive was Governor of East India Company in Bengal. The emperor's order legalized the political authority of Company in Bengal and British rule expanded all over India including Delhi. Successors of Shah Alam II i.e. Akbar II (1806-37) and Bahadurshah II (1837-57) became pensioners of East India

20. Emperor shah Alam - II gave the Diwani of Bengal -Bihar and Orissa to East India company on - [48ᵗʰ to 52ᵗʰ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (a) 12 August, 1765
Solution:As per the first Treaty of Allahabad (August 1765), the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II was taken under the company's protection and was to reside at Allahabad. The Emperor issued an order dated 12ᵗʰ August, 1765 granting Company the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. During this time Robert Clive was Governor of East India Company in Bengal. The emperor's order legalized the political authority of Company in Bengal and British rule expanded all over India including Delhi. Successors of Shah Alam II i.e. Akbar II (1806-37) and Bahadurshah II (1837-57) became pensioners of East India
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