How Murshid Quli Khan Facilitated the Renewal of Hindu Power in Bengal
Murshid Quli Khan elevated talented Hindus to high positions in his civil and military administration and created a new Zamindari class in Bengal
The Pathetic Breakdown of the Mughal Dynasty and the Resurgence of Murshid Quli Khan
Aurangzeb's grandson Azim-us-Shan dies in a botched up war for succession, which is followed by another series of such wars. In the end, Murshid Quli Khan is elevated as the Subahdaar of Bengal, which begins a new chapter in his career.
Aurangzeb’s Death and Murshid Quli Khan’s Exile to the Dakkhan
Aurangzeb’s death changes Murshid Quli Khan's fortunes for the worse. His enemy Azim-ud-din now takes revenge by banishing Quli to the Dakhhan
Muhammad Azim-ud-din: Aurangzeb’s Grandson and the Extortionist of Bengal
Aurangzeb’s grandson, Muhammad Azim-ud-din was appointed as the Subahdaar of Bengal in 1697. He ruled the province with shocking oppression and extortion and clashed with Muhammad Hadi or Murshid Quli Khan