Alivardi Khan's victory at Giria in 1740 ended the Nasiri dynasty and established Afshar rule over Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa.
Key Facts
- Date
- April 26, 1740
- Victor
- Alivardi Khan
- Defeated commander
- Sarfaraz Khan (killed in battle)
- Dynasty replaced
- Nasiri dynasty replaced by Afshar dynasty
- Territories seized
- Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Alivardi Khan, serving as Subahdar of Bihar, sought to overthrow Sarfaraz Khan and seize control of the Bengal Subah. His ambition to expand power and displace the ruling Nasiri dynasty drove him to mount a direct military challenge against the reigning nawab.
On April 26, 1740, Alivardi Khan engaged Sarfaraz Khan's forces at Giria in Bengal. The battle was swift and decisive; Sarfaraz Khan was defeated and killed on the field, allowing Alivardi Khan to claim victory and assert his authority over the province.
Alivardi Khan's triumph installed the Afshar dynasty in Bengal, replacing the Nasiri line. He assumed control of Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, marking a significant shift in regional political authority that would shape Bengal's governance for the following decades.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
1 belligerent
Alivardi Khan.
Side B
1 belligerent
Sarfaraz Khan.