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Siraj-ud-Daulah's Reforms: Bengal's Last Nawab Before Plassey
In this episode of The Hidden History of Bengal, we explore the brief but transformative reign of Siraj-ud-Daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal. Often remembered only for the Black Hole incident and his defeat at Plassey, Siraj was in fact a reformer who challenged entrenched powers. We examine his crackdown on the corruption of the Jagat Seth banking dynasty, his efforts to curb the East India Company's military fortifications and tax evasion, and his attempts to modernize the Bengal army. We also discuss the court intrigues that isolated him, including the betrayal of Mir Jafar…
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