Musa Khan (Bengal Ruler)
| Musa Khan | |
|---|---|
| Leader of Bara-Bhuiyans of Bengal | |
| Reign | 1599–1611 |
| Died |
1623 Dhaka |
| Burial | Bagh-i-Musa-Khan |
| Issue | Masum Khan[1] |
| House | Jangalbari Fort |
| Father | Isa Khan |
| Religion | Islam |
Musa Khan (reigned: 1599-1610) was the leader of Bara-Bhuiyans of the Bhati region. He was the son and successor of Isa Khan.[2]
History
After the death of his father in 1599, Musa Khan took power of Bengal as the chief of the Bara-Bhuiyans. Continuing his father's legacy, he resisted Mughal invasion for more than a decade until 10 July 1610 when he was dethroned by Islam Khan, the army general of the Mughal Jahangir, and imprisoned him.[3][4] Later during the reign of Subahdar Ibrahim Khan Fath-i-Jang (reigned: 1617-1624), he became loyal to the Mughal force. He actively participated in the conquest of Tripura and the suppression of revolt in Kamrup.[2]
Death
He died in 1623 in Dhaka. He was buried in Bagh-i-Musa-Khan, close to Musa Khan Mosque. It is situated within a present-day residence hall compound of Dhaka University.[2]
References
- ↑ Muazzam Hussain Khan. "Masum Khan". Banglapedia: The National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. Retrieved Nov 3, 2015.
- 1 2 3 Muazzam Hossain Khan. "Musa Khan". Banglapedia. Retrieved Nov 3, 2015.
- ↑ Feroz, M A Hannan (2009). 400 years of Dhaka. Ittyadi. p. 12.
- ↑ Sen, Sailendra (2013). A Textbook of Medieval Indian History. Primus Books. p. 165. ISBN 978-9-38060-734-4.