Who was the last independent Nawab of Bengal?
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Riaz-ud-Daulah
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Siraj-ud-Daulah
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Amar-ud-Daulah
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Niaz-ud-Daulah
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Siraj-ud-Daulah was the last independent Nawab of Bengal (1756-1757). His defeat in the Battle of Plassey (1757) marked the beginning of British political dominance in India. The 'ruling' Nawabs continued afterward but were puppets of the East India Company.