Multiple choice general knowledge

What was the capital of Nawab Siraj-ud-daulla?

  1. Burdwan

  2. Kolkata

  3. Bankura

  4. Murshidabad

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Murshidabad was the capital of Nawab Siraj-ud-daulah, the last independent Nawab of Bengal. He ruled from Murshidabad before losing the Battle of Plassey in 1757. Burdwan and Kolkata were important cities but not the capital, and Bankura was a district town.