BATTLE OF BUXAR (1764) REASONS • Misuse of Dastaks by compa | UPSC Civil Services (IAS)

BATTLE OF BUXAR (1764)

REASONS • Misuse of Dastaks by company servants.
Imperial Farman gave right to trade in Bengal without paying transit dues or tolls.
Servants sold Dastaks to friendly merchants.
Hence, Mir Kasim abolished all duties.
Tussle led to war between company and Mir Kasim in 1763. He fled to Awadh.
Formed an alliance with Nawab of Awadh; Shuja-ud-daula and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.


BATTLE COURSE:English army led by Hector Munro.

RESULTS :Short and decisive battle won by the English army under Hector Munro.

OTHER :
Mir Jafar placed in throne as a mere puppet.
British supremacy was established in Northern India.