Question

How did Burhan-ul-Mulk become powerful?

Answer 1

Burhan-ul-Mulk tried to reduce Mughal influence in the Awadh region by taking the following steps: He first of all reduced the number of office holders (jagirdars) appointed by the Mughals. He also reduced the size of jagirs, and appointed his own loyal servants to vacant positions.

Answer 2

Burhan-ul-Mulk was appointed as subedar of Awadh in 1722. He founded a state which was one of the most important to emerge out of the break-up of the Mughal Empire. Awadh was a prosperous region, controlling the rich alluvial Ganga plain and the main trade route between north India and Bengal. Burhan-ul-Mulk also held the combined offices of subadari, diwani and faujdari, because of all this Burhan-ul-Mulk became powerful.