Mir Qasim was most efficient successor among another successor of Nawab Alivardi Khan. He demonstrated his capability as lieutenant of Purnia and Munger. He transferred his capital from Murshidabad to Munger. The reason was to secure himself from constant interference from Calcutta and intrigues of Murshidabad. He organised his army on the European model. He managed factory of arms and ammunition at Munger for manufacturing of tanks and matchlock guns. Besides, Mir Qasim had made efforts to reform state’s financial condition. Officer who had misappropriated funds were heavily fined, some new taxes were levied, raised excess 3/32 tax on old tax collection. He collected one more tax “Khiri Jama” which was earlier hidden by the official. ....Read more