In which year the first Battle of Giria took place?

Q. In which year the first Battle of Giria took place?
Answer: 1740
Notes: The Battle of Giria were two battles that took place in Giria starting from 26 April 1740 (the first one). It was 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.

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