Siraj-ud-daula

American  

[si-rahj-ood-dou-luh] / sɪˈrɑdʒ ʊdˈdaʊ lə /

noun

1. 1728?–57, nawab of Bengal 1756–57.

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Siraj-ud-daula British  

/ sɪˈrɑːdʒʊdˈdaʊlə /

noun

1. ?1728–57, Indian leader who became the Great Mogul's deputy in Bengal (1756); opponent of English colonization. He captured Calcutta (1756) from the English and many of his prisoners suffocated in a crowded room that became known as the Black Hole of Calcutta. He was defeated (1757) by a group of Indian nobles in alliance with Robert Clive

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Siraj-ud-daula

As a matter of fact, except Siraj-ud-daula himself, one may say the English had the whole Durbar always in their favour.

From Three Frenchmen in Bengal The Commercial Ruin of the French Settlements in 1757 by Hill, S. C. (Samuel Charles)

We have seen in a previous chapter the real reasons why Law was unable to rejoin Siraj-ud-daula in time for the battle.

From Three Frenchmen in Bengal The Commercial Ruin of the French Settlements in 1757 by Hill, S. C. (Samuel Charles)

As a foreigner, I was naturally more bold and said what I thought to Siraj-ud-daula.

From Three Frenchmen in Bengal The Commercial Ruin of the French Settlements in 1757 by Hill, S. C. (Samuel Charles)

Siraj-ud-daula had not even yet learned the folly of his double policy.

From Three Frenchmen in Bengal The Commercial Ruin of the French Settlements in 1757 by Hill, S. C. (Samuel Charles)

I went to see him twice with Siraj-ud-daula, but it was not possible to get a word from him.

From Three Frenchmen in Bengal The Commercial Ruin of the French Settlements in 1757 by Hill, S. C. (Samuel Charles)