Multiple choice general knowledge

Who was the last independent Nawab of Bengal?

  1. Riaz-ud-Daulah

  2. Siraj-ud-Daulah

  3. Amar-ud-Daulah

  4. Niaz-ud-Daulah

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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.