Which of the following battles established the factual political supremacy of the British East India Company over Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following battles established the factual political supremacy of the British East India Company over Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha?

A. Third Battle of Panipat (1761)

B. Battle of Buxar (1764)

C. Battle of Plassey (1757)

D. Battle of Wandiwash (1760)

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

While Plassey provided a foothold, the Battle of Buxar (1764) against the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daulah, and Shah Alam II definitively confirmed British military superiority.

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The Jizya tax was re-imposed by:

A. Aurangzeb

B. Akbar

C. Jahangir

D. Shah Jahan

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Aurangzeb re-imposed the Jizya (poll tax on non-Muslims) in 1679, which had been abolished by Akbar. This policy was opposed by many Hindus.

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