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After which battle did East India Compan...

After which battle did East India Company start appointing the residents in Indian states?

A

Battle of Haldighati

B

Battle of Buxar

C

Battle of Plassey

D

Third Battle of Panipat

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B
After the Battle of Buxar (1764), the Company appointed Residents in Indian states. They were political or commercial agents and their job was to serve and further the interests of the Company. Through the Residents, the Company officials began interfering in the internal affairs of Indian states.
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