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Significance of the Battles of Plassey and Buxar

The decisive victory of the English in the battles of Plassey and Buxar established their political supremacy in Bengal. However, each of these battles had its own specific significance too. The success of the British in the Battle of Plassey had a major impact on the history of Bengal. The victory of the British, whether by treachery or any means, undermined the position of the Nawab in Bengal. Apparently, there was not much change in the government and the Nawab still remained the supreme authority. But, in practice, the Nawab became dependent on the Company’s authority, and the Company began to interfere in the appointment of the Nawab’s officials.  Internal rivalry within the Nawab’s administration was exposed and the conspiracy of the Nawab’s rivals with the British ultimately weakened the strength of the administration. Besides the financial gain, the English East India Company was also successful in establishing its monopoly over Bengal trade by marginalising the rival French and Dutch companies.

The Battle of Buxar gave the English complete political control over Bengal. Actually, the process of transition started with the Battle of Plassey and culminated in the Battle of Buxar. The Battle of Buxar sealed the fate of Bengal Nawabs and the British emerged as the ruling power in Bengal. The victory of the English in this battle not only proved the superiority of their forces but also strengthened their confidence. This was a victory not against Mir Kasim alone but against the Mughal emperor and the Nawab of Awadh also. The success of the English in this battle gave a clear indication that the establishment of their rule in other parts of India was not far off. In short, if the English victory at Plassey led to the establishment of territorial foundation of British rule, the victory at Buxar laid its real foundation in India.