The contemporary Bengal included modern West Bengal, Bangladesh, Bihar and Orissa. It was the most prosperous state. In 1700, Murshid Kuli Khan became Diwan of Bengal and in 1717 he declared his independence. During his period, three Zamindar revolt occured; first by Sitaram Rai, second by Udai Naryan and Ghulam Mohammed and third by Sujat Khan and Najat Khan. Defeating these three their zamindari was given to Ramjeevan.
In 1727, after the death of Murshid kuli Khan his son in law Suja ud din sat on the throne and remain ruler till 1739.
In 1739, Sarfaraj became the nawab of Bengal and in the same year Ali vardi Khan became the ruler after killing Sarfaraj Khan in the Giriya war.
All these three rulers gave equal importance to both Hindus and Muslims in their court and they all made one mistake that they ignored the importance of navy and this was why they were defeated in the end.
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