Khidr Khan (Bengal)

Khidr Khan (also Khizr Khan, reigned: 15391541) was appointed the governor of Bengal in 1539 when Sher Shah Suri ascended to the throne of Delhi.

History

Khidr Khan married a daughter of Ghiyasuddin Mahmud Shah.[1] In 1541 Khidr Khan attempts to declare independence from Delhi.[2]

Sher Shah Suri replaced him with Qazi Fazilat.[2]

Preceded by
Sher Shah Suri,
Independent ruler
Governor of Bengal
1539–1541
Succeeded by
Qazi Fazilat

See also

References

  1. Chowdhury, Kamal (2005). Banglar Baro Bhuiyan and Maharaj Pratapaditya. p. 164.
  2. 1 2 KingListsFarEast
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