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The Battle of Giria were two battles that took place in Giria, an insignificant census town in Bengal, although not well known, were very significant in the history of Bengal and like the Battle of Plassey, had far reaching consequences.[citation needed]
First Battle of Giria, 1740
Date
26 April 1740
Location
Giria, modern day district of Murshidabad in the state of West Bengal, India.
Result
Short and severe battle resulting in the defeat and death of Sarfaraz Khan and Alivardi Khan usurping and becoming the Nawab of Bengal. End of the Nasiri Dynasty of Murshid Quli Khan.
Territorial changes
The Subah of Bengal
Belligerents
Sarfaraz Khan, Nawab of Bengal
Alivardi Khan, Nazim of Azimabad (Patna), servant of the Nawab of Bengal
Commanders and leaders
Ghaus Khan Haji Lutfullah Sarfaraz Khan Alam Chand (betrayed Sarfaraz Khan in battle)
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