Chand Sultan

Chand Sultan-died 1739 was the successor of Bakht Buland Shah of Deogarh He carried out further reforms in his kingdom. . . He constructed the famous JummaTalao that had in built steps & also provided water supply to the city of Nagpur. He also built a wall around the entire city, stretching almost 3 miles and having five soild gates . The Jumma Gate still stands today, renamed as the Gandhi Gate. [1]

He was succeeded by Wali Shah.

References

  1. ↑ R. V. Russell, ed. Central Provinces Descriptive Gazetteer : Chhindwara District. Vol. A, Descriptive. Bombay: Times Press, 1907. p.30 Google books
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