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1666 (January 27) Figures

Mughal Conquest of Chittagong

Full list of figures, martyrs, coordinators, and collectives associated with 1666 (January 27).

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Shaista Khan

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Mughal subahdar linked to the Chittagong campaign

Shaista Khan's campaign integrated Chittagong into Mughal Bengal.

As Bengal's subahdar, he directed the campaign that ended Arakanese control over Chittagong in 1666.

His administration combined naval operations and frontier governance in southeastern Bengal.

His tenure strengthened Mughal maritime-security control in the Bay-facing frontier.

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