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'''Burhan Nizam Shah II''' (ruled 1591–1595) was the ruler of [[Ahmadnagar]] in the [[ | '''Burhan Nizam Shah II''' (ruled 1591–1595) was the ruler of [[Ahmadnagar Sultanate]] in the [[Deccan]]. He was the second son of [[Hussain Nizam Shah I]] and [[Khunza Humayun Begum]]. During his reign, he ruled from the capital city of [[Ahmednagar]]. | ||
Burhan Nizam Shah's rule was short, as he was a weak and incapable monarch. He was addicted to women and wine, which ultimately led to his fall. | Burhan Nizam Shah's rule was short, as he was a weak and incapable monarch. He was addicted to women and wine, which ultimately led to his fall. | ||
His death in 1595 was followed by a civil war over who should rule. He was eventually succeeded in actual power by his sister [[Chand | His death in 1595 was followed by a civil war over who should rule. He was eventually succeeded in actual power by his sister [[Chand Bibi]], who ruled in the name of his infant son. | ||
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Burhan Nizam Shah II (ruled 1591–1595) was the ruler of Ahmadnagar Sultanate in the Deccan. He was the second son of Hussain Nizam Shah I and Khunza Humayun Begum. During his reign, he ruled from the capital city of Ahmednagar.
Burhan Nizam Shah's rule was short, as he was a weak and incapable monarch. He was addicted to women and wine, which ultimately led to his fall.
His death in 1595 was followed by a civil war over who should rule. He was eventually succeeded in actual power by his sister Chand Bibi, who ruled in the name of his infant son.
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- John F. Richards. The New Cambridge History of India: The Mughals. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1993. p. 51.
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