Who were the main opponents of the East India Company in the Battle of Buxar?

B. Siraj-ud-Daulah and Mir Jafar

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Who were the main opponents of the East India Company in the Battle of Buxar?
Correct Answer: A. Mir Qasim and Shah Alam II
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The main opponents of the East India Company in the Battle of Buxar were Mir Qasim and Shah Alam II (along with Shuja-ud-Daulah).
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The War at Buxar took place on?
Correct Answer: C. 22 October 1764
One-liner
The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the British East India Company and the combined forces of Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and Shah Alam II.