The Last Nawab of Bengal: Siraj-ud-Daulah's Forgotten Reforms

Before the Battle of Plassey, Siraj-ud-Daulah was more than just the doomed nawab who lost Bengal to the British. This episode explores his early reforms: his crackdown on corruption within his own court, his efforts to modernize the army, and his controversial tax policies that alienated powerful bankers like the Jagat Seth. We also look at his construction projects, including a little-known fortification system along the Hooghly, and how his brief reign (1756-1757) attempted to stem the tide of European influence. Lucas and Luna unpack the man behind the myth—a young ruler who tried to reform a crumbling system but faced betrayal from within. #SirajUdDaulah #BattleOfPlassey #NawabOfBengal #BengalHistory #JagatSeth #HooghlyRiver #Murshidabad #MirJafar #BritishEastIndiaCompany #Plassey #IndianHistory #ColonialHistory #BengalNawabs #AlivardiKhan #FortWilliam #History #FexingoHistory #SouthAsia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo