Siraj-ud-Daullah was the last independent Nawab of Bengal. The play “SIRAJ-UD-DAULLAH”, based on historic evidences blended with folklores, was conceived for inculcating a sense of patriotism among the pre-independence society.
Siraj-ud-Daullah's ascendancy to the throne of Bengal, aroused jealousy and enmity among his relatives, feudal lords, generals, and financiers, all having divergent self-interests, which prompted them to plot a conspiracy for capturing politico-economic power. British took the advantage and promoted the conspirators to further their colonial interests. Siraj resented the British presence in Bengal. Betrayed by the conspiracy plotted by Jagat Seth, Mir Jafar, Amir Chand etc., Siraj lost the battle of Plassey in June 1757. The end of his reign marked the beginning of British rule over Bengal and later almost all of South Asia. The play ended with Siraj’s execution by Mohammadi Baig under orders from Mir Jafar, who succeeded as Nawab of Bengal.
