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Nawab Saadat Khan (1722-1739) The power of the shaikhzadas remained paramount and unchallenged until Saadat Khan stepped into Lucknow. Being appointed Subedar in 1722 Saadat Khan laid the foundation of Awadh dynasty of the Shia Nawabs of Iranian lineage based first at Faizabad and later at Lucknow. He died in 1739 A.D. … Read more
Awadh: The Rise of an Autonomous State within the Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire, a vast and powerful dominion that spanned much of the Indian subcontinent for centuries, witnessed the rise of numerous autonomous states within its boundaries. Among these, the state of Awadh, located in the fertile Gangetic plain, stands out as a significant … Read more