Battle Ground Of Buxar - Battle site in Buxar - Buxar, India

The Battle of Buxar was a decisive battle that took place on October 22, 1764, in the town of Buxar in present-day Bihar, India. It was fought between the British East India Company, led by Hector Munro, and a coalition of Indian rulers, including Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal, the Nawab of Awadh, and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II. The battle resulted in a resounding victory for the British, securing their dominance in the region for decades. The defeat of the Indian coalition was largely attributed to the superior military tactics and firepower of the British forces. This battle marked a significant turning point in the history of British India, as it solidified British control over Bengal, Bihar, and parts of Uttar Pradesh. The victorious British East India Company subsequently expanded its dominion over large parts of the Indian subcontinent.

The Buxar war memorial is worth to visit and my experience here was splendid. The Battle of Buxar was fought on 23 October 1764, between the forces under the command of the British East India Company, led by Hector Munro, and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Bengal till 1764; the Nawab of Awadh Shuja-ud-Daula; and the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II.

Buxar is a place filled with rich cultural vibes and religious monuments Everyone who visits this place gradually gets emotionally attached

Place is not as much as expected......But it has good environment with greenery. It is at outer of Buxar but no too far____it is situated near Ara--Buxar Highway. For more details visit once then U will have proper idea's of location . ____Visit once......this place is not much crowded ______But have a good peace of environment.

Not well maintained, in Bad state now

Battle of Buxar, Buxur also spelled Baksar, (22 October 1764), conflict at Buxar in northeastern India between the forces of the British East India Company, commanded by Major Hector Munro, 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 the Battle of Plassey in 1757 and marked the end of the attempt to rule Bengal through a puppet nawab. Thenceforth the company took control. The British victory at Buxar resulted in a large area of the Indian subcontinent coming under British control.

The Battle of Buxar was fought on 22 October 1764 between the forces under the command of the British East India Company led by Hector Munro and the combined armies of Mir Qasim, Nawab of Bengal till 1763; the Nawab of Awadh; and the Mughal EmperorShah Alam II.[4] The battle fought at Buxar, a "small fortified town" within the territory of Bihar, located on the banks of the Ganges river about 130 kilometres (81 mi) west of Patna, was a decisive victory for the British East India Company. Shuja-ud-Daulah and Shah Alam surrendered and the war came to an end by the "Treaty of Allahabad" in 1765. The British army engaged in the fighting numbered 7,071[5] comprising 859 British, 5,297 Indian sepoys and 918 Indian cavalry. The alliance army's numbers were estimated to be over 40,000. According to other sources[who?], the combined army of the Mughals, Awadh and Mir Qasim consisting of 40,000 men was defeated by a British army comprising 10,000 men.The Nawabs had virtually lost their military power after the battle of Buxar. The lack of basic co-ordination among the three disparate allies was responsible for their decisive defeat. Mirza Najaf Khan commanded the right flank of the Mughal imperial army and was the first to advance his forces against Major Hector Munro at daybreak; the British lines formed within twenty minutes and reversed the advance of the Mughals. According to the British, Durrani and Rohilla cavalry were also present and fought during the battle in various skirmishes. But by midday, the battle was over and Shuja-ud-Daula blew up large tumbrils and three massive magazines of gunpowder. Munro divided his army into various columns and particularly pursued the Mughal Grand Vizier Shuja-ud-Daula the Nawab of Awadh, who responded by blowing up his boat-bridge after crossing the river, thus abandoning the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II and members of his own regiment. Mir Qasim also fled with his 3 million rupees worth of Gemstones and later committed suicide. Mirza Najaf Khanreorganised formations around Shah Alam II, who retreated and then chose to negotiate with the victorious British.

Place with historical and mythological importance... Must be maintained and developed in such a way that it can become tourist attraction.... Need of proper and regular maintenance. You must visit here ........ It is a place with lot of peace. Historical place