During the Mughal Empire, the Nawabs of Bengal were the "subadars" (provincial governors) or viceroys of the "subah" (province) of Bengal. Siraj Ud Daulah was the last independent Nawab of Bengal and lost his state to Mir Jafar. Wikipedia
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