- Muhammad Khan Sur
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Muhammad Khan Sur (also known as Shamsuddin Muhammad Shah; in office: 1545-1555) was appointed the governor of Bengal by Sultan Islam Shah Suri of Delhi in 1545.[1] But after the death of the Delhi Sultan in 1554, Muhammad Khan declared independence and styled himself as Shamsuddin Muhammad Shah.
History
During his reign, Muhammad Shah conquered Arakan. He vied for power in northern India. In 1555 he fought a battle against Islam Shah's successor, Adil Shah.[1] In that battle Muhammad Shah was defeated and killed by Adil Shah's general, Hemu.[1]
Adil Shah then appoints [[independent ruler, Muhammad Shahi dynasty 1555-1561]] as the new governor of Bengal.[1]
Preceded by
Qazi FazilatGovernor of Bengal
1545-1555Succeeded by
Ghiyasuddin Bahadur Shah IISee also
References
- ^ a b c d KingListsFarEast
Categories:- Bengal
- Rulers of Bengal
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