Nawab Asaf ud Daula – Nawabs of Lucknow – Part IV
At the age of 26, Asaf-ud-Daula was made to succeed his father Shuja-ud-Daula as the fourth Nawab of Awadh, shortly after his death. While it may seem that his ascension…
At the age of 26, Asaf-ud-Daula was made to succeed his father Shuja-ud-Daula as the fourth Nawab of Awadh, shortly after his death. While it may seem that his ascension…
Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula - Beyond an Administrator For two decades in the 18th century, Indian history was plagued with decade-defining events, including two of the most discussed historical wars that specifically…
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Awadh is known to capture hearts all across the world. It held a special place in Indian history, as well as foreign history, with British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie calling it…
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