The Battle of Buxar (1764) resulted in the East India Company gaining rights over which region?
- A. Diwani rights over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha ✓
- B. Control of Punjab
- C. Control of Sindh
- D. Control of Delhi
Correct answer
A. Diwani rights over Bengal, Bihar and Odisha
Explanation
After Buxar, the Mughal emperor granted the East India Company Diwani (revenue collection) rights over Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha in 1765.