Islam Khan II

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Portrait of Islam Khan Mashadi by artist Payag.

Islam Khan Mashadi (reigned: 1635–1639)[1] was the Subahdar of Bengal. His original name was Mir Abdus Salam.[2] He was also served high service in Viceroy of Kabul from 1647 to 1656.

History[edit]

In 1639, soon after the Assam-Mughal and Arakan-Mughal battles, Islam Khan Mashhadi was recalled to Delhi to assume the post of Wazir (Prime Minister). Prince Shah Shuja succeeded him as the new governor of Bengal. Islam Khan II became the governor of the Deccan provinces in the year 1646-1647 until his death.[3]

Preceded by
Azam Khan
Subahdar of Bengal
1635–1639
Succeeded by
Prince Shah Shuja

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. KingListsFarEast
  2. Karim, KM (2012). "Islam Khan Mashhadi". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
  3. History: Mediaeval period. Directorate of Government Printing, Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State. 1967.
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