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Mir Miran: The Executioner of Plassey and Bengal's Lost Dynasty
In the shadow of the Battle of Plassey lies a lesser-known figure: Mir Miran, the son of Mir Jafar who personally executed the captive Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah. This episode explores who Mir Miran was, how he rose to power in Murshidabad, and why his brutal act shaped not only Bengal's future under the East India Company but also the fate of his own family. We examine the political intrigues that led to Siraj's downfall, the role of violence in 18th-century Mughal succession, and how Mir Miran's own death—by lightning or poison—marked the end of an era. The conversation also…
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