Which among the following statements is/are correct ? 1. The Battle of Plassey was won by the British more by their diplomatic skill than by their strength of arms. 2. The Battle of Buxar was culminated with the Treaty of Allahabad and settlement with the Nawab of Awadh. Select the correct answer using the code given below :

Both statements are historically accurate. The Battle of Plassey (1757) was won by the British primarily through diplomatic intrigue rather than military might. Robert Clive orchestrated a secret conspiracy with Mir Jafar, the Nawab's military commander, ensuring that a large portion of the Nawab's 50,000-strong army did not participate in the fight [3]. This diplomatic subversion allowed a small British force to defeat the Nawab [1]. The Battle of Buxar (1764) was a decisive military victory that culminated in the Treaty of Allahabad in 1765 [2][t1]. Under this treaty, Robert Clive reached a settlement with Shuja-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Awadh, who was forced to pay a war indemnity of 50 lakh rupees and cede the districts of Allahabad and Kara [c5][t1]. The treaty also secured the Diwani rights for the Company from the Mughal Emperor [c4][t1].

Sources

1. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 5: Expansion and Consolidation of British Power in India > The Battle of Plassey > p. 89
2. [3] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 5: Expansion and Consolidation of British Power in India > The Treaty of Allahabad > p. 92
3. [2] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science, Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: The Colonial Era in India > The strategy of 'divide and rule' > p. 93