Indian History and World History (Part-25)

• Diwani of Bengal resulted in the Battle of Buxar.
• The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764 between the British and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja Ud Daulah who was the Nawab of Awadh, and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
• The Britishers won this battle.
• The result of this battle was that the Diwani, the right to collect the revenue of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha was granted to the British by the Mughal Emperor in return for an annual sum of money and the districts of Allahabad and Kora.

• Diwani of Bengal resulted in the Battle of Buxar.
• The Battle of Buxar was fought in 1764 between the British and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja Ud Daulah who was the Nawab of Awadh, and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
• The Britishers won this battle.
• The result of this battle was that the Diwani, the right to collect the revenue of Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha was granted to the British by the Mughal Emperor in return for an annual sum of money and the districts of Allahabad and Kora.

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the British East India Company and a coalition of Indian rulers.

Combatants:

1. British East India Company: Led by Major Hector Munro.

2. Indian Coalition: Led by Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Oudh), Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal), and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.

Outcome:

• The British East India Company won decisively despite being outnumbered.

• Mir Qasim was defeated and forced to abdicate; Shuja-ud-Daula had to recognize British authority.

Aftermath:

• The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) granted the British the Diwani (right to collect taxes) in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.

• The victory led to British dominance in Bengal and was a key step in their eventual control of India.

The battle weakened Mughal authority and paved the way for the British colonial rule in India.

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the British East India Company and a coalition of Indian rulers.

Combatants:

1. British East India Company: Led by Major Hector Munro.

2. Indian Coalition: Led by Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Oudh), Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal), and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.

Outcome:

• The British East India Company won decisively despite being outnumbered.

• Mir Qasim was defeated and forced to abdicate; Shuja-ud-Daula had to recognize British authority.

Aftermath:

• The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) granted the British the Diwani (right to collect taxes) in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.

• The victory led to British dominance in Bengal and was a key step in their eventual control of India.

The battle weakened Mughal authority and paved the way for the British colonial rule in India.

The Treaty of Allahabad (1765) was signed after the Battle of Buxar between the British East India Company, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, and Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Oudh).

Key Provisions:

1. British Control over Bengal:

   • The British East India Company was granted the Diwani of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, giving them the right to collect taxes in these regions.

2. Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II:

   • Shah Alam II was acknowledged as the nominal emperor, but his power was greatly diminished, and he became a puppet ruler under British control.

3. Shuja-ud-Daula (Nawab of Oudh):

   • Shuja-ud-Daula recognized British authority and agreed to pay a heavy indemnity.

   • He also ceded territories to the British.

4. British Strengthened Economically:

   • The British East India Company gained control over Bengal's rich resources, boosting their financial and military power.

Impact:

• Increased British Power: British control over Bengal gave the Company a strong economic base and marked the beginning of their political control in India.

• Decline of Mughal Power: The Mughal Empire's authority effectively became a puppet regime under British control.

• Foundation for British Rule: This treaty laid the foundation for the British East India Company's dominance in India, leading to the British Raj.

Note- The Battle of Plassey 1757.

The Battle of Haldighati - 1576.

The Battle of Panipat III-1761.