The setting of this story is Lalbagh, a locality in Murshidabad, erstwhile capital of Subah Bengal or present-day Bangladesh, Bengal, Bihar and Odisha. He is quick to inform that, in 2013, he won “the case” in the Supreme Court and since then he and his brother have been recognised as genuine claimants to the title of the Nawab of Murshidabad. His grandfather was a foster brother of Aurangzeb. Share. The Howdah of Nafisah Khanam (the wife of Alivardi Khan) had been captured and the elephant named Landah was dragged towards the Maratha encampment. The rest is contrary apocrypha, pick your version. Now actor Rudranil Ghosh has earned the sobriquet of Mir Jafar 2.0. No. Ali­vardi's birth name was Mirza Muham­mad Ali. All rights reserved. But after the death of Azam Shah, the family fell into poverty. And then the Najafi dynasty was born. Alivardi Khan. He overthrows the Nasiri Dynasty and took powers of the Nawab. Following his father and brother Mirza Ahmad, his elder by ten years, into the service of Azam Shah (1653-1707), one of the sons of Emperor Aurangzeb, Alivardi was Abbas Ali has a persona quite distinct from his younger brother’s. They were both killed in the line of duty, shot out of the skies — some say by Siraj’s marksmen, others that it was actually the British, who knows? He was succeeded by his daughter's son, Siraj-ud-Daula, who was aged 23 at the time. Immediately after becoming the Nawab, Alivardi Khan secured imperial confirmation of his new authority and began to govern the province in an independent manner. The nawab’s estate here has an enormous entrance; it was designed such that stately elephants could saunter through. She Married Alivardi Khan, Nawab Nazim of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa (born in the Deccan, before 9th May 1671; died at Murshidabad, 9th April 1756, burried at Khosh Bagh). “Who says Mir Jafar was a traitor? Bhul bole… that’s wrong.”, And yet from what he says, it is clear this is one “wrong” he and his kin have trouble living down even today. Alivardi Khan was a Nawab of Bengal from 1740 to1756 AD. He is also one of the few Mughal-era leaders known for his victory during the Battle of Burdwan against the Maratha Empire. Quli Khan died on 30 June 1727. His poetic name was 'Makhmur'. He was the youngest son of Haji Ahmad, elder brother of Alivardi Khan. Alivardi Khan (Bengali: আলীবর্দী খান, romanized: Alibordi Khan, Persian: على وردي خان ‎; 1671 – 9 April 1756) was the Nawab of Bengal from 1740 to 1756. With support from Alivardi and Haji he made preparations for a take over. “It is the house of the Bade Nawab and the Chhote Nawab,” says local guide Swapan Chowdhury. We are the descendants of Husyain Najafi. His mother was a descent of the Turkish tribe of Afshar. Rustam Jang declared war on Alivardi and was defeated near Balasore ( 3.5.1741 ) – took refuge in the court of Nizam Asaf Jam ( Hyderabad, Aurangabad ). Immediately after becoming the Nawab, Alivardi Khan secured imperial confirmation of his new authority and began to govern the province in an independent manner. Most of the belongings of the nawabs are kept in the museum inside Hazarduari Palace. Reza Ali has worked as a state government employee all his life. When the Nawab of Bengal, Alivardi Khan received letters warning of the approach of Maratha he was completely disillusioned by this unforeseen invasion, in fact some of his trusted advisors even began to blame their aligned companion Asaf Jah I, the Nizam of Hyderabad for utter negligence in the Deccan. The last independent emperor of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa Siraj ud Daulah holds immense importance in Indian History. The French army stood in front of Siraj’s camp. He was born on 10th of May, 1671. He whom we today know as Mir Jafar, shorn of all gallantry, accomplishments and grandeur he might have been associated with once. Following his father and brother Mirza Ahmad, his elder by ten years, into the service of Azam Shah (1653-1707), one of the sons of Emperor Aurangzeb, Alivardi was [7], Alivardi Khan also subdued the revolt of a few unruly Afghans who were trying to separate Bihar from his administration.[4]. Abbas Ali explains, “Hasan’s son Hassan e Mussanah and Husyain’s daughter Hazrat Fatimah Sughra married. Alivardi Khan captured the Masnad of Bengal. In order to counter the eminent threat Alivardi Khan rallied a Mughal Army of nearly 10,000 troops also consisting of troops such as Abyssinian Sailors and Georgian Qizilbash. He was born in 1733 and soon after his birth Alivardi Khan appointed as the deputy governor of Bihar. “Mir Jafar was confused and did not know what to do... What happened at the battlefield of Plassey is a case of misunderstanding and not betrayal,” says Baquir Ali. When Suvendu Adhikari crossed over to the BJP, it was said there’s no reason to fuss over the desertion of Mir Jafars. Abbas Ali too spoke about Siraj’s unpopularity. On our way out, we meet Syed Mohammed Abbas Ali Meerza, or Bade Nawab. Khan was a professor of history and had done a lot of research on the Battle of Plassey and Mir Jafar. Anyone can understand in what context it is being said.”, On my way back from Murshidabad, I make two more stops — Mir Jafar’s palace and his tomb. Siraj was born to Zain ud-Din Ahmed Khan and Amina Begum in 1733, and soon after his birth, Siraj's maternal grandfather, was appointed the Deputy Governor of Bihar. After Alivardi's assumption of office as the nawab of Bengal in 1740, he raised his favourite nephew cum son-in-law - and Siraj's father - Zainuddin Ahmad Khan to the post of naib nazim of Azimabad and gave him the title of 'Haibat Jang' (Awe in War). “My tenure as a permanent employee fell short by a few days and that’s why I do not get any pension, etc.,” he lets slip a crib and thereafter quickly arranges some plastic chairs, and with a wave of his hand and a “tashreef rakhiye” continues his narration. Alivardi Khan (Bengali: আলীবর্দী খান, Persian: على وردي خان ‎; 1671 – 9 April 1756) was the Nawab of Bengal during 1740–1756. A Shiite Muslim by religion, Alivardi Khan was the son of Mirza Muhammad Madani, who served Azam Shah, the son of the great Mughal ruler, Aurangzeb. Biography. The illegal romance of youth resulted; Hira gave birth to an illegitimate son of Siraj. Alivardi Khan's father was Shah Quli Khan (Mirza Muhammad Madani) and his mother was the daughter of Nawab Aqil Khan Afshar (Mir Muhammad Askari). After Shuja-ud-Din was promoted to the post of the Nawab of Bengal, the two brothers' future prospects widened. “This is the building that housed the sentries during Mir Jafar’s time,” says the 79-year-old. After the battle of palashi (23 June 1757) in which Sirajuddaula was defeated and subsequently murdered, the British became the virtual masters of Bengal, reducing the later nawabs to mere puppets in their hands. In the meantime, the French army opened fire. The British took advantage of the situation by obtaining permission from the Nawab to dig a ditch and throw up an entrenchment around their settlement of Fort William. [4] In 1733, he was assigned as the Naib Nazim (Deputy Subahdar) of Bihar. Alivardi Khan. We are the direct descendants of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad.”, The Najafi dynasty was born when the Prophet’s grandchildren Hasan and Husyain’s children married. The son of his youngest daughter, Siraj ud Daulah (Ruler 5) became the next Nawab in 1756, a victim of a conspiracy where he lost the throne and later his life in the year 1757 in the battle of Plassey. Alivardi Khan was a brilliant artillery tactician, however, his armies were overrun by the large force of the Marathas from Berar who had arrived to pillage and plunder the territories of Bengal, under the commands of Raghoji I Bhonsle. Since birth Siraj, had special affection from his grandfather.In May 1752, Ali… Immediately after his usurpation of power, Alivardi Khan had his takeover legitimized by the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah and resumed the policies of Murshid Quli Khan. He was succeeded initially by his grandson Sarfaraz Khan.But his son-in-law Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan did not accept the succession, and planned to fight a war against him. Can you explain this answer? Please watch the complete video and at the end of the video, do like our video and comment below to let us know about our work. The Alivardi Khan dismissed the shamed Mir Jafar at Murshidabad for not having done much. The Hazarduari Palace, Wasif Manzil, and Begum Manzil are all part of the nawab’s estate. His two sons Muhammad Ali and Mirza Ahmed managed to find employmen… Jagat Sheth Mehtab Chand, one of the most prominent businessmen of Murshidabad, used to lend money to the British at a steep interest. The eldest daughter of Alivardi Khan, Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa during 1740-1758. Topic. His fa­ther was em­ployee of Azam Shah, the son of Mughal Em­peror Au­rangzeb. Since 1742, the Maratha Empire raided Bengal repeatedly ravaging its territories, and Alivardi Khan had almost immediately a long ditch, called the Maratha ditch, dug around Calcutta. Then on 3 March 1741 he defeated Rustam Jang, deputy governor of Orissa and a relative of Sarfaraz Khan, in the battle of Phulwarion. Very soon Haji Ahmad arrived with even more provisions and fodder for Alivardi Khan's forces. He is known to have introduced artillery on large movable platforms, which were driven by oxen. It is a story of Nanasaheb, Shahu, Tara Bai, Sadashiv Rao Bhau, Tulaji Angre, Dupleix, Bussy, Chanda Sahib, Nizams, Clive, Alivardi Khan, Bhaskar Ram, and Rahuji Bhosle. It may be noted that after paying the first […] I remembered what Abbas Ali had told me, “The British wrote our history. Falcons both, Heera and Panna flew spying sorties for the house of Mir Jafar — to the Siraj camp or, some say, to the British battlements, who knows? He received support from Mughal Emperor, Muhammad Shah in Delhi, who was ready to help him. His father was an Arab and an employee of Azam Shah, the son of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He had married them off to the three sons of his own brother. Alivardi Khan (1676-1756) ' nawab of Bengal, Bihar and ... Alivardi had no son of his own; he adopted the child as his but british does not allow them to do tha… Dr Khan had said, “When Siraj declared the British as his enemy, Mehtab Chand could not have been very pleased. And so you have — mir jafar (n) once man, now pejorative; most commonly used Indianism for traitor or turncoat. The Telegraph had interviewed him in January 2020; months later he died. Murshid Quli II's son-in-law Mirza Baker, assisted by Maratha troops and the rebel forces of Orissa (who were dissatisfied with the governor of Orissa), invaded Orissa in August 1741. Locked too behind that gate are the graves of Heera and Panna, actors of the era’s dubious games of estate and empire. According to the book The Musnud of Murshidabad (1704-1904), “Being more conveniently situated than Dacca for the collection of revenue and the supervision of trade... Murshed Kuli Khan, the Great Dewan of Bengal, selected it as his headquarters and embellished it, giving it its present name after his own.” This was in the early 1700s. He toppled the Nasiri Dynasty of the Nawabs and took powers of the Nawab. In 1728, Shuja-ud-Din promoted Muhammad Ali to Faujdar (General) of Rajmahal and entitled him as Alivardi Khan. According to some historians Alivardi Khan reign of 16 years, was mostly engaged in various wars against the Marathas. But it was because of Mir Jafar that our country lost its independence. The Bargis, however, never came to the city. Q : Sirajuddaula was _ of Alivardi Khan (A) Son (B) Grandson (C) Niece (D) Brother in law Show Answer Q : Who is the Alivardi Khan also used the title Nizam. In 1750 Alivardi Khan faced a revolt from Siraj ud-Daulah, his daughter's son, who seized Patna, but quickly surrendered and was forgiven. Alivardi Khan is similar to these nobles: Bengal Subah, Siraj ud-Daulah, Ghaseti Begum and more. Alivardi Khan died on 10 April 1756 at the age of eighty. He says, “Mir Jafar’s tent was closest to the British forces. He offers a quick tour of the andarmahal. We know you are a good human being’.”. Siraj had planned to kidnap the daughter of Rani Bhabani, the queen of Nator. What about locals? Alivardi Khan then informed the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah of the invasion and rode ceaselessly for almost three days towards the ruins of Bardhaman where the Marathas established occupation. Sirajuddaula nawab of Bengal. [Son] [Grandson] [Niece] [Brother in law] 7 people answered this MCQ question Grandson is the answer among Son,Grandson,Niece,Brother in law for the mcq Sirajuddaula was ___ of Alivardi Khan The enraged Alivardi Khan then dismissed the shamed Mir Jafar. His father was an Arab - Shah Quli Khan (Mirza Muhammad Madani; an employee of Azam Shah, son of Aurangzeb)) and his mother was the daughter of Nawab Aqil Khan Afshar (Mir … Rustam Jung marched against Alivardi Khan but he was defeated. People say Mir Jafar betrayed him. In 1750 Alivardi Khan faced a revolt from Siraj ud-Daulah, his daughter's son, who seized Patna, but quickly surrendered and was forgiven. Khan was the son of Haji Ahmad, the older brother of Alivardi Khan, the future Nawab of Bengal.He was given the title Khan by the Nawab of Bengal, Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan.He had two brothers, Nawazish Muhammad Khan and Sayed Ahmed Khan, all the siblings worked for the administration of the Nawab.Khan married Amina Begum, the daughter of Alivardi Khan. His two sons Muhammad Ali and Mirza Ahmed managed to find employment under the Subahdar (Provincial governor) of Orissa, Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan. Alivardi Khan (Bengali: আলীবর্দী খান, romanized: Alibordi Khan, Persian: على وردي خان ‎; 1671 – 9 April 1756) was the Nawab of Bengal from 1740 to 1756. Shuja-ud-Din promoted Muhammad Ali to Faujdar of Rajmahal and entitled him as Alivardi Khan. They say: ‘We do not care about Mir Jafar. GRAVE TRUTHS: Mir Jafar's tomb in Murshidabad. William Dalrymple in his book, The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company, says Nawab Alivardi Khan, was the last great ruler of Bengal. This action had exposed the Marathas to Alivardi Khan's advancing artillery carriages. Ghaseti Begum possessed huge wealth, which was the source of her influence and strength. His son Ahmad Najafi was married to Zinnat-un-Nissa, daughter of Shah Jahan’s son Dara Shikoh. The Nawab of Bengal during 1740–1756. Tourists, visitors, researchers, all continue to raise eyebrows when they learn about the family tree. His son Ahmad Najafi was married to Zinnat-un-Nissa, daughter of Shah Jahan’s son Dara Shikoh. Alivardi Khan, the Deputy Governor of Bihar and brother of Hazi Ahmad, tried to capture power. He could have got the musnud (throne) from the Mughal emperor himself.”, Dr S.M. Alivardi Khan . Pointing to the recently installed statue of Siraj ud-Daulah bang opposite his house he says, “Siraj ke aami khoob bhalobashi… I love Siraj very much. After carefully planning the battle ahead, Alivardi Khan brilliantly organized his forces by placing baggage trains in the center and artillery carriages around his army. Without the prodding, Abbas Ali starts talking about his ancestor. But he died in April 1756 and was succeeded by his grandson, Siraj-ud-daula, the son of Alivardi's youngest daughter. Syed Mohammad Reza Ali Meerza or Chhote Nawab greets me as he hurriedly picks a white kurta from the clothesline and slips it over his head. Alivardi Khan seized nawabi of Bengal by killing Shuja – ud – din’s son and successor Sarfaraz Khan ( 17.4.1740 ). Azam Shah also employed the sons of Mirza Muhammad. But what is it to be the progeny of a man-turned-pejorative? As Alivardi Khan has no son he chose Siraj as his successor and trained him to become one day the Nawab of Bengal. Mir Jafar was their son.” He adds, “Mir Jafar was much higher in status to Siraj ud-Daulah, both by bloodline and given that he was the son-in-law of Alivardi Khan, the … Alivardi Khan seized nawabi of Bengal by killing Shuja – ud – din’s son and successor Sarfaraz Khan ( 17.4.1740 ). Thirty kilometres away from Lalbagh is Plassey, and Calcutta is 200 kilometres away. Alivardi Khan also subdued the revolt of a few unruly Afghans who were trying to separate Bihar from his administration. He spoke about the Sheths of Murshidabad, a very powerful community in the 18th century. Alivardi Khan is known to have introduced and placed his artillery on large movable platforms that were driven by oxen. Mirza Muhammad Sirajuddaula was the grandson of Nawab alivardi khan and son of amina begum and zainuddin ahmad khan. Both were dear enough to be accorded resting places at the back of where Mir Jafar lies — to that there is sacrophagal evidence. His son Ahmad Najafi was married to Zinnat-un-Nissa, daughter of Shah Jahan’s son Dara Shikoh. 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Zainuddin Ahmad Khan naib nazim (deputy governor) of Bihar under Nawab alivardi khan and Father of Nawab Sirajuddaula. He toppled the Nasiri Dynasty of the Nawabs and took powers of the Nawab. To its left there is a two-storey stretch limo of a building punctured with countless square windows. Many people say, ‘These people come from the land of Mir Jafar’. Now coming to the original story. Alivardi Khan also subdued the revolt of a few unruly Afghans who were trying to separate Bihar from his administration. His father was employee of Azam Shah, the son of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. Alivardi Khan was the Nawab of Bengal for the period between 1740 and 1756. Alivardi Khan ruled for 15 years, during which he fought off the Marathas. He was named Mirza Muhammad Ali, the son of Shah Quli Khan Mirza Muhammad Madani and the daughter of Nawab Aqil Khan Afshar . Alivardi Khan was buried in Khushbagh next to his mother's grave He also patronized many manuscripts of the Shahnameh. Siraj-ud-Daulah's nomination to the Nawab ship aroused the jealousy and enmity of his maternal aunt, Ghaseti Begum (Mehar-un-nisa Begum), Mir Jafar, Jagat Seth, Mehtab Chand and Shaukat Jung (Siraj's cousin). [6], Alivardi Khan's defending armies were overrun in Orissa in the year 1751, despite receiving some assistance from Shuja-ud-Daula. Towards the end, he turned his attention to rebuilding and restoring Bengal. Alivardi's birth name was Mirza Muhammad Ali. He was invested with the title of 'Khan' during the time of Nawab shujauddin khan.Like his brothers nawazish muhammad khan and sayed ahmed khan, he contributed … Alivardi Khan's father was Shah Quli Khan (Mirza Muhammad Madani) and his mother was the daughter of Nawab Aqil Khan Afshar (Mir Muhammad Askari). Ali Vardi Khan was the independent Nawab of Bengal between 1740 and 1756. He knew that elderly Alivardi khan … If only...,” his voice had trailed off. Alivardi Khan (1671-1756) was the Nawab Nazim of West Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. Yes, the Government of India abolished the princely order in 1971, which means titles are not recognised; but the usage endures in various orbits of society to suggest legacy, status or power, oftentimes as veneer on a less grand present. It may be noted that after paying the first […] Besides, he had killed his own brother, his uncle and even the husband of Alivardi Khan’s eldest daughter, Ghaseti Begum, to get the musnud.”. As it turns out, there is no trace of the palace, only remains of what used to be its gates. He toppled the Nasiri Dynasty of the Nawabs and took powers of the Nawab. | EduRev Class 8 Question is disucussed on EduRev Study Group by 111 Class 8 Students. Mirza Muhammad Sirajuddaula was the grandson of Nawab Alivardi Khan and son of Amina Begum and Zainuddin Ahmad Khan. He had said over phone from Hyderabad, “The ignominy attached to this name does not give us a good feeling.”, Dr Khan believed it is not quite right to judge Mir Jafar by cutting him away from the age he belonged to, the environment and those circumstances. Campaign against Bhaskar Pandit He secured confirmation of his new position from the Mughal Emperor. While Mustafa Khan Bahadur prepared his Sowars on the left and right flanks and completely routed Janoji Bhonsle and his remaining Maratha infantry. What I don’t understand is why the nawabs after Mir Jafar did not take it upon themselves to put out their version. He toppled the Nasiri Dynasty of the Nawabs and took powers of the Nawab. Azam Shah also employed the sons of Mirza Muhammad. He was a Muslim. He toppled the Nasiri Dynasty of the Nawabs and took powers of the Nawab. In 1740, in the Battle of Giria, Alivardi Khan defeated and killed Sarfaraz Khan. A Shiite Muslim by religion, Alivardi Khan was the son of Mirza Muhammad Madani, who served Azam Shah, the son of the great Mughal ruler, Aurangzeb. The British had come to fight the French, not Siraj ud-Daulah. Two months after his death, his eldest son Nanasaheb was given the robes and insignia of the office of Peshwa by Chhatrapati Shahu at Satara. Sharf-un-nisa Begum Sahiba. He is also one of the few Mughal-era leaders known for his victory during the Battle of Burdwan against the Maratha Empire during the Maratha invasions of Bengal. Saulat Jang had finally arrived from Murshidabad with reinforcements and provisions. Copyright © 2020 The Telegraph. Alivardi Khan also subdued the revolt of a few unruly Afghans who were trying to separate Bihar from his administration. He is of reserved bearing and stands on ceremony. Originally known as Mirza Muhammad Ali, he was the son of Mirza Muhammad, an Arab by descent and an employee at the court of Azam Shah, second son of Aurangzeb. He favoured and nominated Siraj-ud-daula who was the son … His mother belonged to the Turki tribe of Afshar settled in Khurasan. The son of his youngest daughter, Siraj ud Daulah (Ruler 5) became the next Nawab in 1756, a victim of a conspiracy where he lost the throne and later his life in the year 1757 in the battle of Plassey. Mir Jafar’s camp was far away.”. He toppled the Nasiri Dynasty of the Nawabs and took powers of the Nawab. He is also one of the few Mughal-era leaders known for his victory during the Battle of Burdwan against the Maratha Empire. The Telegraph asked Abu Taher Khan, the Trinamul MP from Murshidabad, his views on Mir Jafar. Is any of this Mir Jafar’s? Alivardi's birth name was Mirza Muhammad Ali. The Jafarganj cemetery that houses the tomb is also closed that day. Mir Jafar sent a messenger to Siraj but it would have taken a day to cover the distance. According to Ghulam Husain Tabatabai when Alivardi Khan was reunited with his wife Nafisah Khanam, his forces were completely surrounded by Marathas, who had entrenched themselves a various positions whilst Alivardi Khan's forces faced starvation. View GK Questions 13.docx from FI 101 at SDM Institute for Management Development. [4] Orissa also came under control of Alivardi Khan. Murshid Quli Khan II son-in-law of Nawab shujauddin muhammad khan, was at first the naib-nazim of Jahangirnagar (Dhaka) and then of Orissa.Also known as Rustum Jang he was a man of fine taste, endowed with poetic talents and had interests in calligraphy. Azam Shah also employed the sons of Mirza Muhammad. Alivaedi Khan then sent a baggage train containing fine carpets, silks and ewers into his opponents lines provoking the Maratha to gather and loot the baggage trains. Shuja-ud-Din died in 1739 and was replaced by his son, Sarfaraz Khan. 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