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Shaista Khan

Mughal subahdar linked to the Chittagong campaign

Shaista Khan's campaign integrated Chittagong into Mughal Bengal.

Est. 1947 · BengalA Bilingual Archive

Biography

Context

Shaista Khan

In the context of His administration combined naval operations and frontier governance in southeastern Bengal., Shaista Khan is recognized as Mughal subahdar linked to the Chittagong campaign. Shaista Khan's campaign integrated Chittagong into Mughal Bengal.

Contribution

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

Impact

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

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Timeline Placement

Shaista Khan appears in 3 linked timeline events, spanning 1658 - 1666 (January 27).

First Appearance

1658

Latest Appearance

1666 (January 27)

Active Span

1658 - 1666 (January 27)

Linked Events

3

Legacy Summary

His tenure strengthened Mughal maritime-security control in the Bay-facing frontier. This influence is reflected across 3 connected events.