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The Pauper King Who Ruled Bengal's Shadows
In this episode, we explore the extraordinary life of Mir Qasim, the Nawab of Bengal who dared to challenge the rising power of the British East India Company. After witnessing the devastation caused by his predecessor Siraj ud-Daulah and the puppetry imposed by Mir Jafar, Mir Qasim attempted a radical modernization of Bengal’s economy and military. He abolished internal trade tariffs, moved his capital from Murshidabad to Munshiganj to break the influence of local elites, and built a European-style army to defend his sovereignty. His defiance culminated in the Battle of Buxar in 1764, a…
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