Describe how the East India Company’s ties to the British government changed between 1765 and 1833.(Answer in 200 words)
The battle of Buxar was one of the most important war happened in the history of India. The battle of Buxar was fought between 22nd and 23rd October, 1764. this war fought between the East Indian company forces under the command of Major HECTOR MUNRO against the combined army of Banaras, Awadh and BRead more
The battle of Buxar was one of the most important war happened in the history of India. The battle of Buxar was fought between 22nd and 23rd October, 1764. this war fought between the East Indian company forces under the command of Major HECTOR MUNRO against the combined army of Banaras, Awadh and Bengal. At the time of the war the Maharaja of BANARAS was Balwanat Singh, The Nawab of Bengal was Mir Qasim, The Nawab of Awadh was Shuja- ud- Daula and Shah Alam II, Emperor of Mughal Empire.. They combine d their army against the army of East India company.
There were many reason behind the battle of Buxar. In this answer we will only talk about the political aspects of the Battle of Buxar:-
Political Power Struggles: The Mughal Empire was in decline, and regional powers like the Nawabs of Bengal and Awadh were trying to assert their independence and power in their respective regions. The British East India Company, on the other hand, was expanding its influence and control over various parts of India, including Bengal.
Conflict over AuthorityanThe British and the Indian rulers clashed over issues of authority and sovereignty. The Nawab of Bengal, Mir Qasim, had grievances against the British for interfering in his administration and for their economic policies that harmed local interests. There were so many conflicts among the states and the British for the power and trade. After sometime the British company also interfere in the administration of the states. Which the Battle of Buxar.
Immediate Triggers: The immediate cause of the Battle of Buxar was the refusal of the Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II, the Nawab of Awadh Shuja-ud-Daula, and the Nawab of Bengal Mir Qasim to accept the Treaty of Allahabad (1765), which granted the East India Company the diwani rights (the right to collect revenue) in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa. This refusal led to the outbreak of hostilities. The misuse of Diwani rights by the British during trade also cause this battle.
After the battle of Buxar The British east India got the right to collect the taxes from Bengal and Bihar. After the battle the East India company abolished the local rule and took control all over the Bengal and Bihar province. The lack of unity within the states was made easier for British to rule over the states.
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Answer: In the period of dual government i.e., 1765-1772, the Indian officials under the overall control of the British governor and British officials had 'responsibility but no power' while the company officials had 'power but no responsibility'. This presented problems of exploitation of powersRead more
Answer: In the period of dual government i.e., 1765-1772, the Indian officials under the overall control of the British governor and British officials had ‘responsibility but no power’ while the company officials had ‘power but no responsibility’. This presented problems of exploitation of powers & rampant corruption and also attracted the jealousy of other sections of British society, especially politicians and merchants who wanted to be a part of the huge profit being generated in India. The question of the nature of relations between the East India Company (EIC) and its possessions with the government in Britain was therefore subsequently settled through incremental acts & regulations, such as: Regulating Act, 1773:
Pitt’s India Act, 1784:
Charter Act, 1793:
Charter Act, 1813: The company’s rule was extended to another 20 years. However, their trade monopoly was ended except for the trade in tea, opium, and with China. Charter Act, 1813:
Thus, various acts of the Parliament completely subordinated the company and its Indian administration to the British Government. This allowed the British to create a new system of administration to serve their purposes.
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