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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

Context

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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