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What was the outcome of the Battle of Buxar?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Buxar?
- The defeated Indian rulers were forced to sign the Treaty of Allahabad, granting the East India Company diwani rights. (correct)
- The British East India Company withdrew from the region after suffering heavy losses.
- The Mughal Emperor emerged as the sole victor and gained control over the region.
- The British forces were completely defeated by the alliance army.
Who led the forces under the command of the British East India Company in the Battle of Buxar?
Who led the forces under the command of the British East India Company in the Battle of Buxar?
- Mir Qasim
- Raja of Benaras
- Shuja-ud-Daula
- Hector Munro (correct)
What did the Treaty of Allahabad grant to the East India Company?
What did the Treaty of Allahabad grant to the East India Company?
- Exclusive trading rights with European powers
- Diwani rights to collect revenue from Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa (correct)
- Sovereignty over the Mughal Empire
- Complete control over the Indian military forces
What was the approximate size of the British forces engaged in the Battle of Buxar?
What was the approximate size of the British forces engaged in the Battle of Buxar?
Where was the Battle of Buxar fought?
Where was the Battle of Buxar fought?
What is considered prehistory?
What is considered prehistory?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
What sources do historians use to seek knowledge of the past?
How do historians use narrative in the study of history?
How do historians use narrative in the study of history?
How are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, classified?
How are stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, classified?
What differentiates history from myth?
What differentiates history from myth?
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Study Notes
The Battle of Buxar
- The British East India Company emerged victorious in the Battle of Buxar.
- The British forces were led by Hector Munro.
- The battle took place on October 22, 1764, in Buxar, a town located in the modern-day state of Bihar, India.
- The British forces engaged in the battle were approximately 7,000 in size.
The Treaty of Allahabad
- The Treaty of Allahabad granted the East India Company the right to collect revenues from the province of Bihar on behalf of the Mughal Empire.
Historical Study
- Prehistory refers to the period of time before written records.
- Historians use primary sources (such as diaries, letters, and artifacts) and secondary sources (such as books and articles) to seek knowledge of the past.
- Historians use narrative to create a coherent and meaningful story of the past, often involving interpretation and analysis of evidence.
- Stories common to a particular culture, but not supported by external sources, are classified as legends or myths.
- History is differentiated from myth by its reliance on verifiable evidence and its aim to create an objective account of the past.
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