Q. Consider the following:
  1. Shuja-ud-Din
  2. Alivardi Khan
  3. Murshid Quli Khan
Which of the above were Nawabs of Bengal during the 18th century?

Answer: 1, 2 and 3
Notes: 1. Shuja-ud-Din was Nawab from 1727 to 1739, known for asserting authority over European traders. 2. Alivardi Khan ruled from 1740 to 1756, focusing on military stability and European trade regulation. 3. Murshid Quli Khan was the first Nawab of Bengal, ruling from 1704 to 1727, establishing the foundation for later Nawabs.

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