Battle of Buxar

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the date of battle?October 22-23, 1764
2. What is the location of battle?Buxar, Bihar, India, on the banks of the Ganges River
3. What happened at the Battle of Buxar?In October 1764, the British East India Company fought a big battle near Buxar in Bihar and won against a larger Indian army.
4. Why did the British win the Battle of Buxar?The British had better training, discipline, and powerful artillery that overwhelmed the less coordinated Indian forces.

Mughal Empire: A powerful empire that ruled much of India from the 16th to the mid-19th century, known for its rich culture and administration.
East India Company: A British joint-stock company formed for the purpose of trading in the East Indies, which evolved into a ruling power in India.
Diwani: The right to collect revenue and administer civil justice in a province, granted by the Mughal Emperor.
Nawab: A hereditary ruler or viceroy in India, often governing a large province or state.