I remembered what Abbas Ali had told me, “The British wrote our history. The Telegraph asked Abu Taher Khan, the Trinamul MP from Murshidabad, his views on Mir Jafar. “This was not well received by the Hindu nobility... Siraj had insulted Mir Jafar once in the durbar by having his beard shaved off.”, Octogenarian Baquir Ali Meerza is yet another descendant; he too is based in Lalbagh, but in Kella Nizamat. During the Maratha invasion of Orissa, its Subedar Mir Jafar and other officials such as Ataullah Faujdar of Rajmahal completely withdrew all forces and without any resistance awaited the arrival of Alivardi Khan and the Mughal Army. Alivardi Khan's father was Shah Quli Khan (Mirza Muhammad Madani) and his mother was the daughter of Nawab Aqil Khan Afshar (Mir Muhammad Askari). Zainuddin Ahmad Khan naib nazim (deputy governor) of Bihar under Nawab alivardi khan and Father of Nawab Sirajuddaula. In 1750 Alivardi Khan faced a revolt from Siraj ud-Daulah, his daughter's son, who seized Patna, but quickly surrendered and was forgiven. After the battle of palashi (23 June 1757) in which Sirajuddaula was defeated and subsequently murdered, the British became the virtual masters of Bengal, reducing the later nawabs to mere puppets in their hands. There are pictures and memorabilia aplenty littered all over. Now coming to the original story. With support from Alivardi and Haji he made preparations for a take over. Mir Jafar was their son.” He adds, “Mir Jafar was much higher in status to Siraj ud-Daulah, both by bloodline and given that he was the son-in-law of Alivardi Khan, the … Dr Khan had said, “When Siraj declared the British as his enemy, Mehtab Chand could not have been very pleased. Reza Ali has worked as a state government employee all his life. That is when the local administration had it walled; a gate was installed.”. Khan gave up without a fight and Shuja-ud-Din became the nawab in 1727. Alivardi Khan (Bengali: আলীবর্দী খান, romanized: Alibordi Khan, Persian: على وردي خان ‎; 1671 – 9 April 1756) was the Nawab of Bengal from 1740 to 1756. In this article, you will get to know everything about this last Nawab Siraj ud Daulah his biography, bravery, and the battle of Plassey everything we covered in this post. But Orissa was ultimately surrendered to the ravaging Marathas by the Mughal Emperor Ahmad Shah Bahadur. Copyright © 2020 The Telegraph. During the Maratha invasion of Orissa, its Subedar Mir Jafar completely withdrew all forces until the arrival of Alivardi Khan and the Mughal Army at the Battle of Burdwan where Raghoji and his Maratha forces were completely routed. Alivardi Khan, the Deputy Governor of Bihar and brother of Hazi Ahmad, tried to capture power. Bhul bole… that’s wrong.”, And yet from what he says, it is clear this is one “wrong” he and his kin have trouble living down even today. What I don’t understand is why the nawabs after Mir Jafar did not take it upon themselves to put out their version. Orissa's governor, Syed Ahmed Khan (a nephew of Alivardi Khan), was defeated and captured along with his family. Azam Shah also employed the sons of Mirza Muhammad. Biography. Quli Khan died on 30 June 1727. As Alivardi Khan has no son he chose Siraj as his successor and trained him to become one day the Nawab of Bengal. That collection includes Mir Jafar’s sword, shield and dagger, his footwear, the cutlery he used. Alivardi Khan (Bengali: আলীবর্দী খান, Persian: على وردي خان ‎; 1671 – 9 April 1756) was the Nawab of Bengal during 1740–1756. He had said over phone from Hyderabad, “The ignominy attached to this name does not give us a good feeling.”, Dr Khan believed it is not quite right to judge Mir Jafar by cutting him away from the age he belonged to, the environment and those circumstances. He had married them off to the three sons of his own brother. “My tenure as a permanent employee fell short by a few days and that’s why I do not get any pension, etc.,” he lets slip a crib and thereafter quickly arranges some plastic chairs, and with a wave of his hand and a “tashreef rakhiye” continues his narration. The Jafarganj cemetery that houses the tomb is also closed that day. Alivardi Khan was born Mirza Muhammad Ali, the younger son of Shah Quli Khan (Mirza Muhammad Madani), of Arab origin; his mother belonged to the Turkish tribe of Afshars in Khorasan. It is a very complex story with a large cast and many interspersed tales. Sarfaraz Khan was defeated and killed in a battle on 10 April, 1740. His son Ahmad Najafi was married to Zinnat-un-Nissa, daughter of Shah Jahan’s son Dara Shikoh. He is also one of the few Mughal-era leaders known for his victory during the Battle of Burdwan against the Maratha Empire. We are the descendants of Husyain Najafi. Ali­vardi Khan's fa­ther was Shah Quli Khan (Mirza Muham­mad Madani) and his mother was the daugh­ter of Nawab Aqil Khan Af­shar (Mir Muham­mad Askari). In 1728, Shuja-ud-Din promoted Muhammad Ali to Faujdar (General) of Rajmahal and entitled him as Alivardi Khan. The son of his youngest daughter, Siraj ud Daulah (Ruler 5) became the next Nawab in 1756, a victim of a conspiracy where he lost the throne and later his life in the year 1757 in the battle of Plassey. Campaign against Bhaskar Pandit GRAVE TRUTHS: Mir Jafar's tomb in Murshidabad. He says, “It is true we have to suffer the ire of people because the history books say Mir Jafar did not fight in the Battle of Plassey. Azam Shah also employed the sons of Mirza Muhammad. He had said, “It was the 18th century and there was no concept of nationalism. Alivardi's birth name was Mirza Muhammad Ali. Siraj, his designated successor, who ascended the throne at a young age, incurred the enmity of powerful figures including the general, Mir Jafar, and the Hindu Marwari bankers, the Jagat Seths. Alivardi Khan's father was Shah Quli Khan (Mirza Muhammad Madani) and his mother was the daughter of Nawab Aqil Khan Afshar (Mir Muhammad Askari). He is also one of the few Mughal-era leaders known for his victory during the Battle of Burdwan against the Maratha Empire during the Maratha invasions of Bengal. William Dalrymple in his book, The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company, says Nawab Alivardi Khan, was the last great ruler of Bengal. Mir Jafar’s camp was far away.”. Alivardi Khan is known to have introduced and placed his artillery on large movable platforms that were driven by oxen. But what is it to be the progeny of a man-turned-pejorative? We are the direct descendants of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad.”, The Najafi dynasty was born when the Prophet’s grandchildren Hasan and Husyain’s children married. “Who says Mir Jafar was a traitor? In order to counter the eminent threat Alivardi Khan rallied a Mughal Army of nearly 10,000 troops also consisting of troops such as Abyssinian Sailors and Georgian Qizilbash. Can you explain this answer? The battle concluded with a victory for the Nawab of Bengal, Alivardi Khan who was accompanied throughout the campaign by his wife Nafisah Khanam. Abbas Ali too spoke about Siraj’s unpopularity. When Suvendu Adhikari crossed over to the BJP, it was said there’s no reason to fuss over the desertion of Mir Jafars. Nobles similar to or like Alivardi Khan. The British mistook it as Siraj’s rejection of their proposal and retaliated. He knew that elderly Alivardi khan … Through the lockdown Dr Khan would call many a time with this reference and that reference from history texts. Originally known as Mirza Muhammad Ali, he was the son of Mirza Muhammad, an Arab by descent and an employee at the court of Azam Shah, second son of Aurangzeb. Alivardi Khan also subdued the revolt of a few unruly Afghans who were trying to separate Bihar from his administration. No. He was born on 10th of May, 1671. Two months after his death, his eldest son Nanasaheb was given the robes and insignia of the office of Peshwa by Chhatrapati Shahu at Satara. Yes, the Government of India abolished the princely order in 1971, which means titles are not recognised; but the usage endures in various orbits of society to suggest legacy, status or power, oftentimes as veneer on a less grand present. Q : Sirajuddaula was _ of Alivardi Khan (A) Son (B) Grandson (C) Niece (D) Brother in law Show Answer Q : Who is the Shuja-ud-Din promoted Muhammad Ali to Faujdar of Rajmahal and entitled him as Alivardi Khan. He says, “Mir Jafar’s tent was closest to the British forces. Alivardi was the second son of Shah Quli Khan [Mirza Muhammad Madani] His mother belonged to the Turki tribe of Afshar settled in Khurasan. Mir Jafar was their son.” He adds, “Mir Jafar was much higher in status to Siraj ud-Daulah, both by bloodline and given that he was the son-in-law of Alivardi Khan, the … Alivardi Khan then informed the Mughal Emperor Muhammad Shah of the invasion and rode ceaselessly for almost three days towards the ruins of Bardhaman where the Marathas established occupation. He could have got the musnud (throne) from the Mughal emperor himself.”, Dr S.M. Alivardi Khan also subdued the revolt of a few unruly Afghans who were trying to separate Bihar from his administration. As it turns out, there is no trace of the palace, only remains of what used to be its gates. People say Mir Jafar betrayed him. In 1752, the then ruling Nawab of Bengal, Alivardi Khan (1671-1756), declared his favourite grandson Mirza Muhammad Siraj ud-Daulah as his heir apparent, leading to a number of intrigues within the Nawab’s family as well as members of his court. They did business with French and British traders. The Telegraph had interviewed him in January 2020; months later he died. The enraged Alivardi Khan then dismissed the shamed Mir Jafar. Sirajuddaula nawab of Bengal. Without the prodding, Abbas Ali starts talking about his ancestor. Alivardi Khan (Bengali: আলীবর্দী খান, romanized: Alibordi Khan, Persian: على وردي خان ‎; 1671 – 9 April 1756) was the Nawab of Bengal from 1740 to 1756. To its left there is a two-storey stretch limo of a building punctured with countless square windows. After Alivardi's assumption of office as the nawab of Bengal in 1740, he raised his favourite nephew cum son-in-law - and Siraj's father - Zainuddin Ahmad Khan to the post of naib nazim of Azimabad and gave him the title of 'Haibat Jang' (Awe in War). His father was an Arab - Shah Quli Khan (Mirza Muhammad Madani; an employee of Azam Shah, son of Aurangzeb)) and his mother was the daughter of Nawab Aqil Khan Afshar (Mir … Armed with only 2,000 soldiers, they came to Plassey and found that Siraj was waiting there with an army of 20,000. Sarfaraz ascended the throne after his father's death in 1739 only to be defeated and replaced by Alivardi Khan in 1740. He was named Mirza Muhammad Ali, the son of Shah Quli Khan Mirza Muhammad Madani and the daughter of Nawab Aqil Khan Afshar . Alivardi Khan was buried in Khushbagh next to his mother's grave[7], Siraj ud-Daulah - grandson via his daughter, Mirza Muhammad Ali (Alivardi Khan / Alahvirdi Khan), Nader Shah's invasion of the Mughal Empire, Permanent Settlement Act of 1793 and 1888, East Bengal State Acquisition and Tenancy Act of 1950, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Alivardi_Khan&oldid=1001598855, All Wikipedia articles written in Indian English, Pages using infobox military person with embed, Pages using infobox noble with unknown parameters, Articles containing Bengali-language text, Instances of Lang-bn using second unnamed parameter, Articles containing Persian-language text, Wikipedia articles incorporating the Cite DIB template, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Sharf-un-Nisa (sister of Sayyid Ahmed Najafi and daughter of Sayyid Hussain Najafi), A daughter of Nawab Aqil Khan Afshar (Mir Muhammad Askari), 10,000+ infantry, cavalry and elephant-force, Bodra Zamindari (Ashok Kumar Roy Chowdhury), This page was last edited on 20 January 2021, at 11:55. 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