Sher Khan of Bengal
Sher Khan (Bengali: শের খান, Persian: شير خان) was the governor of North Bengal from 1268 to 1272 CE.[1]
Sher Khan | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Bengal | |
| In office 1268–1272 | |
| Monarch | Ghiyasuddin Balban |
| Preceded by | Tatar Khan |
| Succeeded by | Amin Khan Aitigin |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 1272 Bengal |
History
He was a relative of Tatar Khan.[2] He was appointed by the Sultan of Delhi Ghiyasuddin Balban to serve as the Governor of Bengal after the death of Tatar Khan. Sher Khan ruled quietly for four years as he received little funds and power from Delhi. Thus, most of the province remained in the hands of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. He was succeeded by Amin Khan Aitigin after his death.[3]
References
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- Ahmed, ABM Shamsuddin (2012). "Amin Khan". 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 25 October 2023.
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