Who among the following was the founder of the Avadh Kingdom in the 18th century ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Murshid Quli Khan” option2=”Saadat Khan” option3=”Alivardi Khan” option4=”Sarfaraz Khan” correct=”option2″]
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.