“Who commanded the British army in the Battle of Buxar in 1764?”

"The Battle of Buxar in 1764 was a pivotal event in British colonial history in India. Led by Major Hector Munro the British East India Company’s forces defeated the combined armies of Mughal Emperor Shah Alam II Nawab of Bengal Mir Qasim and Nawab of Awadh Shuja-ud-Daula. This victory solidified British control over Bengal Bihar and Orissa paving the way for their dominance in India. Munro’s strategic leadership was crucial in this decisive battle marking a turning point in the establishment of British colonial rule."