History & Civics
What were the results of the Battle of Buxar?
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Following were the results of the Battle of Buxar:
- The English power in northern India became unchallengeable. The new Nawab of Bengal became their puppet, the nawab of Awadh a subordinate ally and Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II, their pensioner.
- The East India Company got the nizamat functions, i.e., the military, defence and foreign affairs of the province and the right to nominate the Deputy Subehdar or Diwan.
- From Emperor Shah Alam II, the company got Diwani functions, i.e., the right to collect the revenue from Bengal, Bihar and Orissa for an annual payment of Rs. 26 lakhs to the Emperor.
- Robert Clive concluded the Treaty of Allahabad, by which Nawab of Awadh, Shuja-ud-daula surrendered Allahabad and Kora and agreed to pay Rs 50 lakhs as war indemnity.
- Shah Alam was given protection by second Treaty of Allahabad. He was asssigned Allahabad and Kora in return for Diwani of Bengal, Bihar and Odisha.
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