The Battle of Buxar: How Britain Seized India

The Hidden History of Bengal: Kingdoms, Empires, and Revolution — Fexingo History · Nov 1, 2026 · 8m · transcript

While the Battle of Plassey in 1757 gave the East India Company political influence, it was the Battle of Buxar two years later that handed them actual sovereignty over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. This episode explores how a coalition of three defeated rulers—Nawab Mir Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula of Awadh, and Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II—attempted to expel the British from their territories. We examine the tactical brilliance of Hector Munro, the chaotic command structure of the allied forces, and the devastating aftermath that led to the Treaty of Allahabad. Unlike the intrigue-filled coup at…