Mughal control broke in Bengal in the 18th century under whose reign?

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answered Mar 4, 2022 by Mahendrak (121k points)
selected Mar 4, 2022 by Harshwardhan

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Murshid Quli Khan

The correct answer is Murshid Quli Khan.

Murshid Quli Khan was the first Nawab of Bengal who reigned from 1717 to 1727.
He also renamed the town Makshudabad (given by Akbar) to Murshidabad and became the Nawab Nazim of the city by Farrukshiyar.
He transferred the capital from Dhaka, Bangladesh to Murshidabad as per Aurangazeb’s order and named the town ‘Murshidabad’.

Nadir Shah	He was the king of Iran from 1736 to 1747. He was also the founder of the Turkic Afsharid Empire. He attacked India and defeated Muhammad Shah, conquered Delhi, and agreed to retreat for Indian wealth and gold.
Nizam-ul-Mulk-Asaf Jah	He was a trusted nobleman of the King Aurangazeb in Mughal Emperor and the founder and Nizam of the Asaf Jahi dynasty.
Alivardi Khan	He was the nawab of Bengal who reigned from 1740 to 1756. He was one of the Mughal leaders who is known for the victory in the Battle of Burdwan against Maratha at the time of the Maratha invasions of Bengal.