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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. in Delhi. … Read more
Carnatic Wars Political Situation in India on the eve of British-French Rivalry Since the 15th century when Europeans first arrived in India the fight for supremacy between rival factions became a part of the Indian history. But the Anglo-French struggles should get special mentions, as their role in shaping the course of modern India is … Read more
Indian trade links with Europe started in through sea route only after the arrival of Vasco Da Gama in Calicut, India on May 20, 1498. The Portuguese had traded in Goa as early as 1510, and later founded three other colonies on the west coast in Diu, Bassein, and Mangalore. In 1601 the East India … Read more
Early Life Rise to Power Administration and Reforms Diplomatic Relations Legacy Early Life Little is known about Sadatullah Khan’s early life. Born in 1725, he emerged from relative obscurity to prominence, showcasing his political and administrative skills during a tumultuous period in Indian history. Rise to Power Sadatullah Khan’s rise to power was swift and … Read more
Shuja ud daula (1754-75) Early life Accession to the throne Reign Death Legacy Shuja ud daula (1754-75) was the third Nawab of Awadh from 1754 to 1775. He was the son of Alamgir II, the Mughal emperor, and his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Shuja ud daula was born in 1754 in Agra, India. He was educated … Read more
Early life Accession to the throne Battle of Plassey Death Legacy Siraj ud-Daulah (17331757) was the Nawab of Bengal from 1756 to 1757. He was the son of Alivardi Khan, who had ruled Bengal from 1740 to 1756. Siraj ud-Daulah was a young and ambitious man, and he soon came into conflict with the British … Read more
Murshid Quli Khan (16701727) was a Mughal nobleman and the first Nawab of Bengal. He was born in a Hindu family in the village of Khanpur in the present-day Indian state of Bihar. He converted to Islam and entered the service of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. He rose to prominence during the reign of Aurangzeb’s … Read more
The following are the subtopics of the British vs Marathas conflict: The Battle of Panipat The Third Anglo-Maratha War The Battle of Koregaon The Battle of Assaye The Battle of Ahmednagar The Battle of Gawilghur The Battle of Bharatpur The Battle of Bharuch The Battle of Surat The Battle of Udgir The Battle of Jalgaon … Read more
The Battle of Buxar was fought on October 22, 1764, near Buxar, in the modern-day state of Bihar, India. The battle was fought between the British East India Company and the combined forces of the Nawab of Awadh, the Mughal emperor Shah Alam II, and the Rohilla chief Ghulam Qadir. The British were victorious, and … Read more
Battle of Plassey Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah Robert Clive East India Company Mir Jafar Mir Qasim The Battle Aftermath Significance Legacy References The Battle of Plassey was a decisive victory of the British East India Company over the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj ud-Daulah, on 23 June 1757. The battle took place near the village of Plassey, … Read more