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The Janissaries of Bengal: The Slave Kings Who Built an Empire
Before the British arrived, Bengal was ruled by a dynasty born from captivity. This episode traces the extraordinary rise of the Turkic slave generals who served as military commanders under the Mughal Empire and eventually declared independence in the mid-18th century. We follow Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan, the first Nawab of Bengal, and his successor, Alivardi Khan, who transformed Murshidabad into a wealthy, autonomous capital while navigating the delicate politics of Delhi. You will hear about the unique social mobility of the Mansabdari system, which allowed slaves to become governors…
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