SSC
INDIAN HISTORY
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Question
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British
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Siraj ud-Daulah
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Mir Jafar
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Shuja-ud-Daula
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Detailed explanation-1: -Shuja is also known for his role in the Battle of Buxar, a battle that was no less definite in Indian history. He along with the forces of Mughal emperor Shah Alam II & Mir Qasim ruler of Bengal were defeated by the British forces in one of the key battles in the history of British East India company.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Battle of Buxar was fought between the East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim (Nawab of Bengal), Shuja-Ud-Daula (Nawab of Awadh) and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shuja-ud-Daula served as the Subedar and Nawab of Oudh as well as the Vizier of Delhi from 5th October 1754 until his death on 26th January 1775. He was born on 19 January 1732. Ahmad Shah Bahadur selected Shuja-ud-Daula, a son of Mughal Grand Vizier Safdarjung.