Summary
Hussain Quli Beg (Persian: حسین قلی بیگ) was a Mughal military vassall (mansabdar) with the rank of 5000 soldiers. He was later entitled as Khān-i-Jahān (Persian: خان جهان; lit. 'Khan of the World') by Emperor Akbar.[1]
Subahdar Hussain Quli Beg Khan Jahani I | |
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حسین قلی بیگ | |
 Khan Jahan shows Emperor Akbar his princely captives. | |
| 2nd Subahdar of Bengal | |
| In office 1575–1578 | |
| Monarch | Akbar I |
| Preceded by | Munim Khan |
| Succeeded by | Ismail Quli |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1578 Tanda, Bengal, Mughal Empire |
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| Relatives | Bairam Khan (uncle) |
| Military career | |
| Service/ | Mughal Army |
| Years of service | 1575–1578 as Subadhar |
| Rank | General with the rank of 5000 |
| Unit | 5000 of his own sowars |
Early life edit
Beg was the son of Wali Beg Zul-Qadr and the nephew of Bairam Khan. He began his career as an ordinary soldier in Akbar's army, but was then imprisoned for supporting his uncle Bairam's revolt against the Empire. He was later pardoned by Akbar and continued his work as a loyal soldier.[1]
History edit
He was appointed as the Subahdar (Governor) of Bengal after the death of Munim Khan in 1575. Daud Khan Karrani, the final Afghan Sultan of Bengal, rebelled against the Mughal Empire for the second time. On 12 July 1576, the Battle of Rajmahal commenced and Khan Jahan successfully defeated the Sultan. Karrani was executed and his head was sent to Agra. Khan Jahan also took Satgaon under his control.[1]
Khan Jahan led military expedition against the Baro-Bhuiyans in 1578. In a naval battle in Katsul against Isa Khan, the ruler of Bhati, he failed to capture the area and retreated. He later died in Tanda, the erstwhile capital of Bengal, in 1578.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Chisti, AA Sheikh Md Asrarul Hoque (2012). "Husain Quli Beg". In Sirajul Islam; Miah, Sajahan; Khanam, Mahfuza; Ahmed, Sabbir (eds.). Banglapedia: the National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Online ed.). Dhaka, Bangladesh: Banglapedia Trust, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. ISBN 984-32-0576-6. OCLC 52727562. OL 30677644M. Retrieved 27 April 2024.