Battle of Giria
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The Battle of Giria were two battles that took place in Giria, an insignificant census town in Bengal, although not well known, were very significant in the history of Bengal and like the Battle of Plassey, had far reaching consequences.[citation needed]
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First Battle of Giria, 1740 | |||||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||||
Sarfaraz Khan, Nawab of Bengal | Alivardi Khan, Nazim of Azimabad (Patna), servant of the Nawab of Bengal | ||||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
Ghaus Khan Haji Lutfullah Sarfaraz Khan Alam Chand (betrayed Sarfaraz Khan in battle) |
Alivardi Khan Nandalal Nawazish Muhammad Khan | ||||||||
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5,000 | 5,000 |
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