Who founded the independent State of Bengal?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Murshid Quli Khan.
- Murshid Quli Khan founded the independent state of Bengal. Appointed as the Diwan of Bengal in 1704 and later as the Nawab in 1717, he effectively established autonomy from the Mughal Empire.
- Murshid Quli Khan reorganized the administration, moved the capital to Murshidabad, and implemented economic reforms strengthening the region's independence.
- His governance laid the foundation for Bengal's prosperity and relative autonomy, paving the way for future leaders to maintain its status as an independent state.