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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.

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Biography

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Context

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

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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

Legacy Summary

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

References

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Key sources for understanding this figure

A History of Bangladesh

A synthetic history of Bangladesh from the long view through colonial encounters, East Pakistan, war, and independence.

Cited in: 2 events

History

General Bangladesh history reference useful for political chronology around the Ershad takeover and the 1980s authoritarian period.

Cited in: 2 events

Ain-i-Akbari

Abu l-Fazl’s administrative record of Akbar’s empire, including Bengal’s geography and revenue administration.

Cited in: 1 events

Buzurg Umed Khan and the Mughal Conquest of Chittagong

Banglapedia account of Buzurg Umed Khan and the Mughal campaign that brought Chittagong under Mughal Bengal.

Cited in: 1 events

Shaista Khan

Banglapedia profile covering Shaista Khan's Bengal administration and reforms.

Cited in: 1 events

The History of Bengal, Vol. II: Muslim Period, 1200-1757

A standard survey of Bengal from the Turkish conquest through the end of Muslim rule in 1757.

Cited in: 1 events

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Related Places

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Appears In Events

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Timeline View

1658