Historical FigureIndian1733 – 1757
Siraj ud-Daulah
Last independent Nawab of Bengal, defeated at Battle of Plassey
Biography
The last independent Nawab of Bengal during the British colonial period. He was defeated by Robert Clive at the Battle of Plassey in 1757, marking a turning point in British imperial expansion in India.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
Indian
Born
1733
Died
1757
Thinking about the name
Siraj
Arabic origin
“An Arabic name meaning 'lamp,' 'light,' or 'brightness,' derived from the root 'saraja' (to shine or glow). Siraj carries profound spiritual significance in Islamic tradition, symbolizing divine guidance, knowledge, and illumination. The name appeals to parents seeking Arabic heritage with luminous spiritual meaning and strong historical usage across Muslim communities.”