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Bangla : ঈসা খাঁ) is the most famous of the Baro Bhuiyans (twelve "Bhuiyans") of medievalBengal . It is estimated that he was born in 1529. He was the ruler of a region named Bhati.Area
His area was known as Bhati-that now comprises parts of the districts of
Dhaka ,Narayanganj andMymensingh inBangladesh . His capital city was inSonargaon , at Narayanganj near present day Dhaka city.Liberation Minded Man
He was the chief of
Baro Bhuiyans , (the famous twelve landlords). Bangla was a very crucial area for the outcomers and Bhuiyans always tried to keep it independent. The most momentous moment of his life was repelling the forces of the legendary Man Singh, the great general of Mughal emperorAkbar . This incident has come to represent the definace and love of freedom of the people of Bengal and has been celebrated in numerous plays, songs, ballads and novels.
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