Multiple choice Who was the founder of the autonomous kingdom of Awadh? Safdarjang Saadat Khan Shuja-ud-Daula Asaf-ud-Daula Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Saadat Khan (Burhan-ul-Mulk) was the founder of the autonomous kingdom of Awadh in 1722. He was appointed as the governor of the province by the Mughal emperor.