Question

What steps did Shujauddin Khan and Alivardi Khan take to make the state of Bengal Prosperous​

Answer 1

Steps taken by Shujauddin Khan and Alivardi Khan to make Bengal prosperous:

Explanation:

• Shujauddin Khan and Alivardi Khan succeeded the Mughal Governor Murshid Quli Khan and became legal rulers of Bengal.
• They wanted to make their nizamat powerful and Bengal prosperous.

1. They brought stability in Bengal’s administration by reorganizing and regularizing the entire administrative structure. They removed inefficient and corrupt jagirdars and replaced with efficient persons.
2. With a keen to improve the economic status of Bengal, they encouraged various trade, industry and commerce activities  
3. They encouraged agriculture by financially assisting the poor cultivators
4. They strengthened Bengal’s political and military power
5. They developed the state by building forts
6. They protected Bengal from invaders like Marathas by signing peace agreements with them