What was the immediate consequence of the Battle of Buxar?

The correct answer is Treaty of Allahabad.

Key Points

• The Treaty of Allahabad was signed in 1765 following the Battle of Buxar, marking a pivotal moment in Indian history.
• It granted the East India Company the Diwani rights (revenue collection) for Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
• The treaty was signed between the East India Company, Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, and Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula of Awadh.
• The Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II agreed to reside in Allahabad under British protection and receive an annual pension.
• It established British dominance over Indian territories, laying the foundation for colonial rule in India.

Additional Information

• Battle of Buxar:
  • Fought on October 22, 1764, between the British East India Company and a coalition comprising Nawab Mir Qasim of Bengal, Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula of Awadh, and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
  • The British victory was decisive and established their supremacy in northern India.
• Diwani Rights:
  • These rights allowed the East India Company to collect revenue and taxes directly from the people in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
  • It marked a significant shift in administrative power from Indian rulers to British officials.
• Shah Alam II:
  • The Mughal Emperor during the Treaty of Allahabad, who accepted British protection and became a nominal ruler.
  • His agreement with the British reflected the decline of Mughal power in India.
• Impact on Awadh:
  • Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula was allowed to retain control over Awadh but had to pay a heavy indemnity and become a subordinate ally of the British.
  • This marked the beginning of British interference in the internal affairs of Indian princely states.