Battle of Giria (1740 AD)

Battle of Giria (Sarfaraz Khan vs Alivardi Khan Governor of Azimabad (Patna)) took place in 1740 AD.

Battle facts

Year: 1740 AD
Date: 1740-04-26
Era: Early Modern
Side A: Sarfaraz Khan
Side B: Alivardi Khan Governor of Azimabad (Patna)
Commanders (A): Ghaus Khan, Haji Lutfullah, Sarfaraz Khan, Alam Chand (defected)
Commanders (B): Alivardi Khan, Nandalal, Nawazish Muhammad Khan
Outcome: * Death and Defeat of Sarfaraz Khan Alivardi Khan becomes the Nawab of Bengal. End of the Nasiri Dynasty of Murshid Quli Khan and establishment of the Afshar dynasty
Coordinates: 24.520°, 88.070°