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What event took place on 22 October 1764?
What event took place on 22 October 1764?
- Battle of Buxar (correct)
- Signing of a peace treaty
- Establishment of East India Company
- Coronation of Shah Alam II
How many men were in Monroe's forces during the Battle of Buxar?
How many men were in Monroe's forces during the Battle of Buxar?
- 5,000
- 20,000
- 10,000 (correct)
- 15,000
Who was the Mughal King involved in the Battle of Buxar?
Who was the Mughal King involved in the Battle of Buxar?
- Jahangir
- Akbar
- Aurangzeb
- Shah Alam II (correct)
What was the main reason for the defeat of the Mughal forces in the Battle of Buxar?
What was the main reason for the defeat of the Mughal forces in the Battle of Buxar?
How many men were part of the combined Mughal forces during the Battle of Buxar?
How many men were part of the combined Mughal forces during the Battle of Buxar?
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Battle of Buxar
Battle of Buxar
A decisive battle fought on October 22, 1764, in Buxar, India, between the British East India Company and the combined forces of the Mughal Empire, the Nawab of Awadh, and the king of Bengal.
Shah Alam II
Shah Alam II
The Mughal emperor who was part of the alliance against the British in the Battle of Buxar.
Monroe's forces
Monroe's forces
The British force led by Major Hector Munro that fought the Battle of Buxar.
Lack of coordination
Lack of coordination
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Combined Mughal forces
Combined Mughal forces
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