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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 Mukarram 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
Mukarram Khan
Subahdar of Bengal
1627–1628
Succeeded by
Qasim Khan Juvayni

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Taher, MA (2012). "Fidai Khan". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.