Question

How old was Nawab Sirajuddola sitting on the throne?

Answer 1

Answer:

Sirajuddola succeeded Alivardi Khan as the Nawab of Bengal in April 1756 at the age of 23.

Answer 2

Answer:

Siraj succeeded his maternal grandfather, Alivardi Khan as the Nawab of Bengal in April 1756 at the age of 23. Betrayed by Mir Jafar, then commander of Nawab's army, Siraj lost the Battle of Plassey on 23 June 1757. The forces of the East India Company under Robert Clive invaded and the administration of Bengal fell into the hands of the Company.