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The Nizams of Bengal: Slave Kings and Power
Before the British took full control, Bengal was ruled by a dynasty of slave-origin generals who built an independent empire under the Mughal banner. This episode explores how Murshid Quli Khan rose from a Circassian slave to become the first Nawab of Bengal, establishing the capital at Murshidabad. We examine the complex relationship between the Nizamat (military-political authority) and the Diwani (revenue collection), detailing how these 'Janissaries' navigated loyalty to Delhi while asserting autonomy. The narrative covers the rise of Alivardi Khan, his brutal consolidation of…
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