Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who was the last independent Nawab of "Bengal"?

  1. Mir Qasim

  2. Alivardi Khan

  3. Siraj-ud-Daula

  4. Mir Jafar Ali Khan
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Explanation

Siraj-ud-Daula was the last independent Nawab of Bengal who ruled without British control (1756-1757). After his defeat in the Battle of Plassey (1757), Mir Jafar became a puppet ruler under British influence. Mir Qasim and Alivardi Khan were earlier nawabs, with Alivardi Khan being Siraj's grandfather and predecessor.

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