Ali Vardi Khan

Ali Vardi Khan was a prominent 18th-century Indian noble and administrator who served as the Nawab of Bengal from 1740 to 1756. Known for his efforts to strengthen his state’s economy and military, he attempted to balance power among local leaders and the declining Mughal Empire. His governance was marked by diplomatic skill and administrative reforms, but his reign also faced challenges from British East India Company traders. Ali Vardi Khan's tenure is noted for both internal stability and increasing European influence, setting the stage for future colonial dominance in India.