Siraj ud-Daulah

Birth and family

Siraj was born to Zain ud-Din Ahmed Khan and Amina Begum in 1733,[4] and soon after his birth, Siraj's maternal grandfather, was appointed the Deputy Governor of Bihar. Accordingly, he was raised at the Nawab's palace with all necessary education and training suitable for a future Nawab. Young Siraj also accompanied Alivardi on his military ventures against the Marathas in 1746. Siraj was regarded as the "fortune child" of the family. Since birth Siraj, had special affection from his grandfather. In May 1752, Alivardi Khan declared Siraj as his successor.[4] Alivardi Khan's died on 10 April 1756 at the age of eighty.[4]
Reign as Nawab