After the Battle of Buxar East India Co Started appointing lsquo Residents rsquo in Indian princely ...........

Ancient and Medival History Later Mughals and Advent of Europeans

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After the Battle of Buxar, East India Co. Started appointing ‘Residents’ in Indian princely states. They were:

Representatives of Indian princes who assisted British in managing the affairs of the State.

British officials placed in the princely states to oversee the political and commercial administration of these states.

Representatives of Indian princely states who were part of Governor General’s Executive Council.

None of the above

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Explanation:

2nd option is correct.
After the Battle of Buxar, East India Co. Started appointing ‘Residents’ in Indian princely states. British officials placed in the princely states to oversee the political and commercial administration of these states.
The Battle of Buxar was fought on 23 October 1764 between the forces of the British East India Company led by Hector Munro and the combined army of Mughal rulers.