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❦Sulaiman Khan Karrani
Karrani Ruler of Bengal
Sulaiman Khan Karrani is included as a key historical actor for understanding this chapter's political and social context.
Biography
Context
In the context of Late Afghan rule in Bengal before decisive Mughal incorporation., Sulaiman Khan Karrani is recognized as Karrani Ruler of Bengal. Sulaiman Khan Karrani is included as a key historical actor for understanding this chapter's political and social context.
Contribution
Sulaiman Khan Karrani is included as a key historical actor for understanding this chapter's political and social context.
Impact
Their role helps explain how power, institutions, or ideas shifted during this period.
Timeline Placement
Sulaiman Khan Karrani appears in 1 linked timeline events, spanning 1576 (July 12).
First Appearance
1576 (July 12)
Latest Appearance
1576 (July 12)
Active Span
1576 (July 12)
Linked Events
1
Legacy Summary
Their role helps explain how power, institutions, or ideas shifted during this period. This influence is reflected across 1 connected events.
References
Key sources for understanding this figure
Ain-i-Akbari
Abu l-Fazl’s administrative record of Akbar’s empire, including Bengal’s geography and revenue administration.
Cited in: 1 events
Akbarnama
The official chronicle of Akbar’s reign, useful for the Mughal conquest and consolidation of Bengal.
Cited in: 1 events
Battle of Rajmahal
Banglapedia summary of the 12 July 1576 battle and the defeat of Daud Khan Karrani.
Cited in: 1 events
Mughal conquest of Bengal
Overview of Mughal campaigns in Bengal, including Rajmahal and post-1576 consolidation.
Cited in: 1 events
Riyaz-us-Salatin: A History of Bengal
A key Persian chronicle of Muslim rule in Bengal from the conquest of Nadia in 1204-05 to Plassey in 1757.
Cited in: 1 events
State Formation in Bengal
Banglapedia reference on state formation, including the Bengal Sultanate phase and its institutional profile.
Cited in: 1 events