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#OTD, 22October1764 was fought one of the most important battles in modern Indian history. #BattleofBuxar destroyed the prestige of the Nawab of Bengal, Nawab of Oudh and also the Mughals, as the trio fought together against the British colonial forces. 
British commanded by Major Hector Munro routed the and the combined army of an alliance of Indian states including Bengal, Awadh, and the Mughal Empire. This decisive battle confirmed British power over Bengal and Bihar after their initial success at Battle of Plassey in 1757.
Battle of Buxar, also marked end of English's attempt to rule Bengal through a puppet nawab as company took complete control of massive province for all practical purposes. British victory at Buxar won them Diwani rights of Bengal including Bihar and Orissa, besides part of Oudh.
