Ghaseti Begum
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Ghaseti Begum was the eldest daughter of Ali Vardi Khan, Nawab
of Bengal
, Bihar
and Orissa
during 1740-1758.
Shahmat Jang, the Naib-Nazim of Dhaka. Being childless, the couple adopted Ikramuddaula, the younger brother of Siraj ud-Daulah
. But Ikramuddaula died of young age in small pox. Soon after Nawazish Muhammad also died from grief. Ghaseti Begum inherited vast wealth from her husband.
Ali Vardi Khan, Ghaseti Begum tried to enthrone Shawkat Jang, the son of her second sister. But Siraj ud-Daulah
managed to ascend to the power of Bengal
. Eventually she secretly conspired against him with the help of Mir Jafar
, the chief of Ali Vardi Khan's army, along with the merchants Umi Chand and Jagat Sheth.
in the Battle of Plassey
in 1757, Ghaseti was imprisoned in Jinjira Palace by Mir Jafar
. But sensing danger, Miran, son of Mir Jafar
, moved Ghaseti to Murshidabad
in 1760. She was believed to be drown in Buriganga River
on the way.
Nawab
A Nawab or Nawaab is an honorific title given to Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. It is the Muslim equivalent of the term "maharaja" that was granted to Hindu rulers....
of Bengal
Bengal
Bengal is a historical and geographical region in the northeast region of the Indian Subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal. Today, it is mainly divided between the sovereign land of People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, although some regions of the previous...
, Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
and Orissa
Orissa
Orissa , officially Odisha since Nov 2011, is a state of India, located on the east coast of India, by the Bay of Bengal. It is the modern name of the ancient nation of Kalinga, which was invaded by the Maurya Emperor Ashoka in 261 BC. The modern state of Orissa was established on 1 April...
during 1740-1758.
Early life
Ghaseti Begum married her cousin, Nawazish Muhammad KhanNawazish Muhammad Khan
Nawazish Muhammad Khan Naib-Nazim was a of Dhaka. His original name was Muhammad Raza.-Early life:He came to Subah Bangala with his father Haji Ahmed and uncle Alivardi Khan, and started his career as a petty officer under Shuja-ud-Din Muhammad Khan, the naib nazim of Orissa...
Shahmat Jang, the Naib-Nazim of Dhaka. Being childless, the couple adopted Ikramuddaula, the younger brother of Siraj ud-Daulah
Siraj ud-Daulah
Mîrzâ Muhammad Sirâj-ud-Daulah , more commonly known as Siraj ud-Daulah , was the last independent Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. The end of his reign marks the start of British East India Company rule over Bengal and later almost all of South Asia...
. But Ikramuddaula died of young age in small pox. Soon after Nawazish Muhammad also died from grief. Ghaseti Begum inherited vast wealth from her husband.
Conspiracy against Siraj ud-Daulah
After the death of NawabNawab
A Nawab or Nawaab is an honorific title given to Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. It is the Muslim equivalent of the term "maharaja" that was granted to Hindu rulers....
Ali Vardi Khan, Ghaseti Begum tried to enthrone Shawkat Jang, the son of her second sister. But Siraj ud-Daulah
Siraj ud-Daulah
Mîrzâ Muhammad Sirâj-ud-Daulah , more commonly known as Siraj ud-Daulah , was the last independent Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. The end of his reign marks the start of British East India Company rule over Bengal and later almost all of South Asia...
managed to ascend to the power of Bengal
Bengal
Bengal is a historical and geographical region in the northeast region of the Indian Subcontinent at the apex of the Bay of Bengal. Today, it is mainly divided between the sovereign land of People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal, although some regions of the previous...
. Eventually she secretly conspired against him with the help of Mir Jafar
Mir Jafar
-Notes:# "Riyazu-s-salatin", Ghulam Husain Salim - a reference to the appointment of Mohanlal can be found # "Seir Muaqherin", Ghulam Husain Tabatabai - a reference to the conspiracy can be found...
, the chief of Ali Vardi Khan's army, along with the merchants Umi Chand and Jagat Sheth.
Death
After the fall of Siraj ud-DaulahSiraj ud-Daulah
Mîrzâ Muhammad Sirâj-ud-Daulah , more commonly known as Siraj ud-Daulah , was the last independent Nawab of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa. The end of his reign marks the start of British East India Company rule over Bengal and later almost all of South Asia...
in the Battle of Plassey
Battle of Plassey
The Battle of Plassey , 23 June 1757, was a decisive British East India Company victory over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies, establishing Company rule in South Asia which expanded over much of the Indies for the next hundred years...
in 1757, Ghaseti was imprisoned in Jinjira Palace by Mir Jafar
Mir Jafar
-Notes:# "Riyazu-s-salatin", Ghulam Husain Salim - a reference to the appointment of Mohanlal can be found # "Seir Muaqherin", Ghulam Husain Tabatabai - a reference to the conspiracy can be found...
. But sensing danger, Miran, son of Mir Jafar
Mir Jafar
-Notes:# "Riyazu-s-salatin", Ghulam Husain Salim - a reference to the appointment of Mohanlal can be found # "Seir Muaqherin", Ghulam Husain Tabatabai - a reference to the conspiracy can be found...
, moved Ghaseti to Murshidabad
Murshidabad
Murshidabad is a city in Murshidabad district of West Bengal state in India. The city of Murshidabad is located on the southern bank of the Bhagirathi, a distributary of the Ganges River. It was the capital of undivided Bengal during the Mughal rule. Nawabs of Bengal used to rule Bengal from this...
in 1760. She was believed to be drown in Buriganga River
Buriganga River
The Buriganga River is the main river flowing beside Dhaka city, capital of Bangladesh. The average depth is and maximum depth is .-History:...
on the way.
See also
- History of BengalHistory of BengalThe history of Bengal includes modern day Bangladesh and West Bengal, dates back four millennia. To some extent, the Ganges and the Brahmaputra rivers separated it from the mainland of India, though at times, Bengal has played an important role in the history of India.- Etymology :The exact origin...
- History of BangladeshHistory of BangladeshThe history of Bangladesh as a nation state began in 1971, when it seceded from Pakistan. Prior to the creation of Pakistan in 1947, modern-day Bangladesh was part of ancient, classical, medieval and colonial India....
- History of IndiaHistory of IndiaThe history of India begins with evidence of human activity of Homo sapiens as long as 75,000 years ago, or with earlier hominids including Homo erectus from about 500,000 years ago. The Indus Valley Civilization, which spread and flourished in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent from...
- Battle of PlasseyBattle of PlasseyThe Battle of Plassey , 23 June 1757, was a decisive British East India Company victory over the Nawab of Bengal and his French allies, establishing Company rule in South Asia which expanded over much of the Indies for the next hundred years...