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1538

Humayun Enters Bengal and Occupies Gaur

In 1538, Humayun's campaign reached Bengal and occupied Gaur, signaling the first major Mughal intervention into Bengal's power structure. Although temporary, the move tied Bengal directly to the Mughal-Afghan contest in the east.

1539 (June 26)

Battle of Chausa

At Chausa on 26 June 1539, Sher Shah defeated Humayun in a decisive battle. The defeat weakened early Mughal momentum and elevated Afghan power in the eastern subcontinent, with direct consequences for Bengal's political trajectory.