Who among the following was the founder of the Avadh Kingdom in the 18

Who among the following was the founder of the Avadh Kingdom in the 18th century ?

Murshid Quli Khan
Saadat Khan
Alivardi Khan
Sarfaraz Khan
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2017
Saadat Khan, also known as Burhan-ul-Mulk, was the founder of the independent principality of Avadh in the 18th century.
He was appointed the Subahdar (governor) of Avadh in 1722 and gradually asserted his independence from the weakening Mughal Empire, though he maintained nominal allegiance.
Murshid Quli Khan was the founder of the autonomous state of Bengal. Alivardi Khan and Sarfaraz Khan were also significant rulers of Bengal in the 18th century.
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