Fidai Khan
Fidai Khan (also Mirza Hedayetullah,[1] reigned: 1627–1628) was the subahdar of Bengal during the time of emperor Jahangir.
History
He held the post of Mir Bahr-i-Nawarah (Admiral of the Fleet) of the Mughals.[1] After the death of Muqarram Khan, he was appointed subahdar of Bengal in 1627. But he ruled Bengal for about a year. Soon after the death of emperor Jahangir, he was replaced by Qasim Khan Juvayni.[1]
Preceded by Muqarram Khan |
Subahdar of Bengal 1627–1628 |
Succeeded by Qasim Khan Juvayni |
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 MA Taher, Fidai Khan, Banglapedia: The National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Retrieved: 2011-05-21