Who among the following was given the title of 'Burhan-ul-Mulk' by the Mughal emperor?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Saadat Ali Khan
Explanation:
. Saadat Ali Khan was conferred the title Burhan-ul-Mulk by the Mughal emperor.
. He was appointed as the Subahdar (Governor) of Awadh in 1722.
. Saadat Ali Khan became the first Nawab of Awadh and established an autonomous Nawabi state.
. The title Burhan-ul-Mulk is of Persian origin and means “Light of the Kingdom”.
. His appointment marked the beginning of the rise of Awadh as a powerful regional state during the decline of the Mughal Empire.
Information Booster:
. Saadat Ali Khan laid the administrative and military foundation of the Awadh state.
. He shifted the capital from Allahabad to Faizabad.
. Awadh later became one of the most prosperous regions of northern India.
Additional Knowledge:
Nadir Shah (Option b)
. Nadir Shah was a Persian ruler who invaded India in 1739.
. He sacked Delhi and looted immense wealth, including the Peacock Throne.
. He was an enemy of the Mughals and did not receive any Mughal title.
Ahmed Shah Abdali (Option c)
. Ahmed Shah Abdali (Ahmad Shah Durrani) was the founder of the Durrani Empire.
. He invaded India multiple times, including during the Third Battle of Panipat (1761).
. He was not granted any title by the Mughal emperors.
Safdar Jung (Option d)
. Safdar Jung was the successor of Saadat Ali Khan.
. He held the title of Wazir (Prime Minister) of the Mughal Empire.
. He was not given the title Burhan-ul-Mulk.