Introduction
Battles gained entry into Indian political landscape due to the wars - Battle of Plassey (1757) and Battle of Buxar (1764) in Bengal.
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BATTLE OF PLASSEY:
Fight between British and Nawab of Bengal Singh-ud-daulah.
Treachery by Nawab's aide like Jagat Seth, Mir JafarNawab lostNaval won
British established indirect control by placing his forces as puppet ruler.
British controlled trade policies and wanted unrestricted preferential trade access in Bengal
BATTLE OF BUXAR:
Mir Kasim removed all trade duties
British leverage and relate advantage suffered.
Combined forces of the Kasim (Naval & Bengal), Shah Alam II and Shuja-ud-daula fought.
British led by Hector Munro were victorious
They gained control over administration by placing British resident in court
Control over revenues by signing getting Diwani right over Bihar & Orissa (Treaty of Allahabad)
It culminated in the establishment of Dual government in Bengal
Naval with responsibility but no power
British with power but no responsibility
Thus consolidation of Bengal for British was completed after the Battle of Buxar
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- Clear delineation between two important battles
- Explains the role of treachery in Battle of Plassey
- Connects battles to establishment of British administrative control
- Identifies the dual government structure as outcome
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Nidhi Goyal
AIR 91
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Topic
Modern Indian History from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present
British Policies and Expansion
Battle of Plassey and Battle of Buxar
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