Shamsuddin Ahmad Shah

Shamsuddin Ahmad Shah (reigned: 1433–1435) was a ruler of Bengal. He was the son and successor of Sultan Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah. After his father's death, he ascended the throne at the age of 14.[1]

History

Ahmad Shah ruled for only 3 years. His reign was marked with chaos and anarchy. According to Firishta, he followed the liberal policy of his father and was known for justice and charity.[2] During his reign there was an invasion by Ibrahim Shah Sharqi. Later Ahmad Shah was killed by two powerful nobles, Sadi Khan and Nasir Khan in 1435 AD.[1] After his assassination, Sadi Khan and Nasir Khan fell out with each other and were overthrown one after another. A descendant of the Ilyas Shahi dynasty, ascended the throne under the title Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah in 1437.[2]

Preceded by
Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah		 Sultanate of Bengal
1433-1435		 Succeeded by
Nasiruddin Mahmud Shah

See also

References

  1. ^ a b MA Taher, Shamsuddin Ahmad Shah, Banglapedia: The National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Retrieved: 2011-04-26
  2. ^ a b Majumdar, R.C. (ed.) (2006). The Delhi Sultanate, Mumbai: Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, p.211