ICSE Class 8 Answered
With
reference to Mir Qasim, chronologically explain the
events of Buxar?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 10 Oct, 2016, 01:42: PM
Expert Answer
Events of the Battle of Buxar:
- Mir Qasim strengthened his position by improving the financial conditions.
- He raised a modern, disciplined and well-equipped army.
- He abolished all duties on internal trade.
- The British refused to accept a status equal to Indian merchants.
- In 1763, war broke out between Mir Qasim and the British where the Nawab was defeated, and Mir Jafar was reinstated to the throne.
- Mir Qasim escaped to Awadh.
- Mir Qasim made an alliance with Shuja-ud-Daulah and Shah Alam II.
- In 1764, this triple alliance fought with British troops at Buxar and was defeated by the British.
Answered by | 10 Oct, 2016, 03:42: PM