Who among the following was not a party to the coalition that fought a...
It was a significant battle fought between the forces under the command of the British East IndiaCompany on the one side and the combined army of Mir Kasim, the Nawab of Bangal, Nawab of Awadhand Shah Alam II, the Mughal Emperor. Mir Jafar was a puppet of British East India Company.
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Who among the following was not a party to the coalition that fought a...
Introduction to the Battle of Buxar
The Battle of Buxar, fought on October 22, 1764, was a significant conflict in the history of British colonial expansion in India. It was primarily between the British East India Company and a coalition of Indian rulers.
Coalition Against the British
The coalition that opposed the British consisted of:
- Mir Kasim: The Nawab of Bengal who sought to reclaim his authority after being ousted by the British.
- Shuja-ud-Daula: The Nawab of Oudh who allied with the other rulers against the British expansion.
- Shah Alam II: The Mughal Emperor who sought to regain his lost power and territory, making him a key figure in the coalition.
Mir Jafar's Role
- Mir Jafar: The Nawab of Bengal prior to Mir Kasim, he was a puppet ruler installed by the British after the Battle of Plassey in 1757. His allegiance was with the British, and he was not part of the coalition fighting against them in the Battle of Buxar.
Conclusion
Thus, among the options provided, Mir Jafar was not a party to the coalition fighting against the English in the Battle of Buxar. Instead, he was aligned with the British, making him a key figure in their strategy and operations during this period.