Shaista Khan

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Mughal subahdar linked to the Chittagong campaign

Shaista Khan's campaign integrated Chittagong into Mughal Bengal.

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Context

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His administration combined naval operations and frontier governance in southeastern 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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Appears In Events

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Timeline View

1666 (January 27)

Mughal Conquest of Chittagong

In 1666, Mughal forces under the Bengal administration captured Chittagong from Arakanese control after coordinated land-naval operations. The conquest integrated a strategic port frontier into Mughal Bengal.