Ghiyasuddin Shah III

Ghiyasuddin Shah III (reigned: 1563-1564) was the last ruler of Bengal among Mahmud Shahi dynasty.[1]

History

Beginning in 1562, the Afghan Karrani dynasty began to conquer a vast area within Bengal kingdom. By 1564 Ghiyasuddin Shah III had been assassinated by Taj Khan Karrani, bringing an end to the Muhammad Shahi dynasty.[2] Thus the ruling of Mahmud Shahi dynasty ended and Karrani dynasty was formed.

Preceded by
Ghiyasuddin Jalal Shah		 Sultan of Bengal
1563-1564 		Succeeded by
Taj Khan Karrani,
Karrani dynasty

See also

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopaedia Of Bangladesh (Set Of 30 Vols.) By Nagendra Kr. Singh
  2. ↑ The History Files: Bengal
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