The ancestral throne that Siraj sat on was a thorny one. He was constantly involved in warfare with the British. Initially, however, he overpowered them and even won Fort William in a battle against the British. The fort was christened Alinagar by him.
Soon after, the British were forced to sign a pact, the Treaty of Alinagar, with the Nawab.
In the meantime, Siraj had appointed one Mohanlal as his diwan, much to the chagrin of Mir Jafar. Being below Mohanlal in the hierarchy displeased him and this feeling of dissent fuelled his latent intent of overthrowing Siraj.
Now, Mir Jafar gradually embarked on a journey of deception and conspiracy. He joined hands with some other dissatisfied people in the Nawab's court and started strategising a ploy.
Lesson: Any leader should weigh the pros and cons thoroughly before deciding on any promotion or demotion. The question that arises in this context: was Mohanlal's promotion essential?
In case a promotion/demotion is decided upon, a leader should have a well thought-out strategy to deal with others aspiring for the same position.
A leader should have a clear idea if the management's step would hinder or improve team work. He should also know for sure if it is the right time to announce the promotion/demotion or if the same should be deferred.
Image: Siraj-ud-Daulah
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