Bengal Nawabs

The Bengal Nawabs were Muslim rulers who governed the Bengal region from the 17th to 18th centuries, initially under Mughal authority and later as semi-independent rulers. They held significant political, military, and administrative power, fostering trade, culture, and architecture. Notable Nawabs include Alivardi Khan and Siraj-ud-Daulah. Their rule marked a period of regional prosperity but also internal conflicts and challenges from European trading powers like the British. The Nawabs played a key role in shaping Bengal’s history, balancing Persian cultural influences with local traditions before the British colonial takeover in the late 18th century.