Who was the first Nawab Wazir of Awadh in the 18th century?

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Q: 80 (CDS-II/2018)
Who was the first Nawab Wazir of Awadh in the 18th century?

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History

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CDS-II

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The correct answer is option 4, Nawab Saadat Khan. Nawab Saadat Khan was the first Nawab Wazir of Awadh in the 18th century. He was appointed as the governor of Awadh by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb in 1722. Saadat Khan played a significant role in consolidating and expanding the power of the Awadh region.

Option 1, Nawab Safdaijung, is incorrect. There is no historical evidence or records of Nawab Safdaijung being the first Nawab Wazir of Awadh in the 18th century.

Option 2, Nawab Saadat Ali Khan, is incorrect. Nawab Saadat Ali Khan was the third Nawab Wazir of Awadh and ruled in the late 18th and early 19th century.

Option 3, Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula, is incorrect. Nawab Shuja-ud-Daula was the fifth Nawab Wazir of Awadh, ruling from 1753 to 1775. He is known for his military alliances and for his role in the Battle of Buxar.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4