The Musnud of Murshidabad (1704-1904); Being a Synopsis of the History of Murshidabad for the Last Two Centuries, to Which Are Appended Notes of Place (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905 Excerpt: ... 1 Murshed Kuli Khan Motaman-ul-Mulk, (Guardian of the country.) Alauddowla, (Promoter of the State.) Noser Jang-, Noseri, (Helper in War, the Defender.) Year Of Year Of Accession. Death. Motaman-ul-Mulk, (Guardian of the country.) Shujauddowla, (Hero of the State.) Asad Jang-, (Lion in War.) A list of the Naiuabs with their titles 2fc.--con tel. Munsur-ul-Mulk, 1756 1757 (Victory of the country.) Serajuddowla, (Light of the State.) Hybut Jang, (Horror in War.) Shuja-ul-Mulk, 1757 1705 (Hero of the country.) Hashemuddowla, (Sword of the State.) Mahabat Jang, (Horror in War.) (deposed In 110 And Reinstated In 3)) A list of the Nawabs with their titles drY.--contd. A list of the Nawabs with their titles &c.--contd. Shuja-ul-Mulk, (Hero of the country.) Ihtishamuddowla, (Dignifier of the State.) Humayun Jah, (Of auspicious rank.) Feroze Jang, (Victor in War.) Muntizam-ul-Mulk, (Ruler of the country.) Mohsenuddowla, (Benefactor of the State.) Feredun Jah, (Of high rank.) Nasrut Jang, (Helper in War.) (abdicated 116 Died 1133 A list of the Nawabs with their titles &c.--concld. I. MURSHED KULI KHAN, 1704--1725. Haji Safi, a merchant of Ispahan, brought up the son of a poor Brahmin of the Deccan and named him Mahomed Hadi. During his early years Hadi served as an assistant in the revenue department under the Mahomedan Dewan of the Berars, and was then appointed by Aurenzebe Dewan of Hyderabad. In 1701, the Emperor appointed him Dewan of Bengal and with the title of Kurtulab Khan, posted him to Dacca. There he fell out with Prince Azemoshan and removed to Muksudabad. The Emperor being pleased with the collection papers prepared by him conferred upon him valuable Khilluts and the title of Murshed Kuli Khan. He changed the name of the city to Murshedabad; opened a m...