Qasim Khan Chishti

Qasim Khan Chishti (reigned: May 1614 – 1617) was the Subahdar of Bengal during the reign of emperor Jahangir.[1] He was the younger brother and the successor of Islam Khan Chisti. He was entitled Muhtashim Khan.

History

Qasim Khan led several failed military expeditions against neighboring regions.[1] In 1615 He rather led expeditions and took control against local chieftains (Bara-Bhuiyans) - Bir Hamir, Shams Khan, Bahadur Khan and Birbahu, the zamindars of Birbhum, Pachet, Hijli and Chandrakona respectively.[1][2] During his reign he faced a combined attack of Arakanese and Portuguese forces. Because of a rift between these forces, Qasim Khan managed to thwart the expedition.[1] He failed another military initiative against Assam.[1]

Because of his incompetency in successive expeditions, he was withdrawn from the governorship of Bengal and was replaced by Ibrahim Khan Fath-i-Jang in 1617.

Preceded by
Islam Khan Chishti		 Subahdar of Bengal
1614–1617 		Succeeded by
Ibrahim Khan Fath-i-Jang

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 KM Karim, Qasim Khan Chisti, Banglapedia: The National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Retrieved: 2011-05-21
  2. ↑ KingListsFarEast
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