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Kush MotwaniAIR 11

Question Q.12Do you think the Battle of Buxar was more important for the British than Plassey?GS1GS1

The process of consolidation of Bengal, which started after the Battle of Plassey culminated in the Battle of Buxar. Do you think the Battle of Buxar was more important for the British than Plassey?

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Introduction

It is said that "Buxar confirmed Plassey", and mark "lost Buxar - Bengal forced the war for the British conquest of state".

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Main Body

Culmination of process of consolidation of British power over Bengal after Buxar: (1) In battle of Buxar, EIC defeated an alliance of Md. Qasim (nawab of Bengal), Raj Singh and Kaula Chuwda) and Mughal emperor Shah Alam II. (2) It led to treaty of Allahabad which gave British control without responsibility in Bengal. Yes, it was more important for British than Plassey. (1) Treaty of Allahabad: (1) Sword used as a buffer state. (2) British (M) used treaty of Allahabad to begin forming administrative alliances with zamindary.

Continuation of answer: British used treaty of Allahabad to form administrative alliances with zamindary & Tansildari of Karavanas. Prime arrest of Mughal emperor Usan Mohn II. Symbol of victory: Defeated Sirah-Mohn II (the Mughals) who were considered rulers of India. Economic benefits: Revenue from Bengal Wilayat artist in subsequent wars such as Anglo-Mysore, used to decisive advantage against ne (sack) state of Mysore by charging Bengal from "tutors market" to "buyers market" making GIC became "Price sellers". Thus, while Battle of Buxar played an important role, such as during Carnatic wars invasions like Ripan Coventry, it gives much greater importance to save of Buxar.

Continuation: Commercialization of agriculture through fertile cultivation of Indo-yo. Militarized advantage: (1) Bengal used to station troops; (2) Troop from Bengal used as reinforcement in Anglo-Maratha war; (3) experience of using states as Buffer states. MGD based on treaty of Allahabad with Modah, ultimately tied to subsidiary prince through English education act. State partition to client angleshardom via English education act. Thus, while Battle of Buxar played important role during Coronatic wars, Buxar played greater importance.

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Conclusion

Thus, Buxar played greater importance than Plassey for the British.

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  • Provides quote comparing both battles
  • Identifies key participants in Battle of Buxar
  • Mentions Treaty of Allahabad as crucial outcome
  • Attempts to compare importance of both battles

Topper

Kush Motwani

AIR 11

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Modern Indian History

Battle of Buxar and Consolidation of Bengal

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