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Shuja-ud-Daula

Shuja-ud-Daulah (, ) (b. – d. ) was the Subedar Nawab of Oudh from 5 October 1754 to 26 January 1775,

Though a minor royal, he is best known for his key roles in two definitive battles in Indian history - the Third Battle of Panipat which temporarily halted Maratha domination of the northern regions of the Mughal Empire and overthrew Shah Jahan III and reaffirmed Shah Alam II as the rightful emperor of the Mughal Empire. He had allied himself with Mir Qasim and took part in the Battle of Buxar, which ended in defeat.