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The Battle of Giria: Bengal's Civil War of 1740
In April 1740, on the banks of the Bhagirathi River near the village of Giria, a decisive battle reshaped Bengal's destiny. This episode explores the clash between the aged Nawab Sarfaraz Khan and his ambitious deputy Alivardi Khan, who launched a coup that ended the Nasiri dynasty and began a new era. We examine the political intrigues at the Murshidabad court, including the roles of the Jagat Seth banking family and the rivalry between Sarfaraz's father Shuja-ud-Din and Alivardi's uncle Haji Ahmad. The battle itself was a brutal affair where a surprise cavalry charge turned…
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