A military commander who became synonymous with ‘Treachery’
Mir Jafar's name is synonymous with treachery in Bengal.
Mir Jafar's name is synonymous with treachery in Bengal.
Born in Delhi in 1691, Mir Jafar's influential family helped him rise quickly.
Born in Delhi in 1691, Mir Jafar's influential family helped him rise quickly.
Initially, he served as the subedar of Odisha under Nawab Alivardi Khan, but was dismissed after withdrawal of forces during the Maratha plunder of Alivardi Khan's territories.
Initially, he served as the subedar of Odisha under Nawab Alivardi Khan, but was dismissed after withdrawal of forces during the Maratha plunder of Alivardi Khan's territories.
Siraj ud-Daulah made Jafar his main general, leading to the capture of Kolkata and Fort William in 1756.
Siraj ud-Daulah made Jafar his main general, leading to the capture of Kolkata and Fort William in 1756.
Angered by being sidelined by Siraj, Jafar conspired with the British East India Company.
Angered by being sidelined by Siraj, Jafar conspired with the British East India Company.
The infamous betrayal occurred at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, leading to Siraj's defeat and execution.
The infamous betrayal occurred at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, leading to Siraj's defeat and execution.
Jafar became the Nawab of Bengal but soon clashed with British interests.
Jafar became the Nawab of Bengal but soon clashed with British interests.
He sought Dutch help but was defeated by the British at the Battle of Chinsurah in 1759.
He sought Dutch help but was defeated by the British at the Battle of Chinsurah in 1759.
After the Battle of Buxar in 1764, Jafar regained the Nawab position, holding it until his death in 1765.
After the Battle of Buxar in 1764, Jafar regained the Nawab position, holding it until his death in 1765.