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The Nizamat's Shadow: Bengal's Slave Kings and Power
We trace the rise of the Nizamat dynasty in eighteenth-century Bengal, focusing on Murshid Quli Khan and his successors who ruled as de facto independent sovereigns under the Mughal crown. This episode explores how Alivardi Khan consolidated power through military prowess and political maneuvering, establishing a stable administration that defied Delhi’s authority. We examine the internal dynamics of the court, including the influence of Circassian guards and Janissary units, and the pivotal role of financiers like the Jagat Seth family in shaping state policy. The narrative culminates with…
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