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Who was appointed as the governor of Bengal in around 1664 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb?

Who was appointed as the governor of Bengal in around 1664 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb? Correct Answer Shaista Khan

The correct answer is Shaista Khan.

  • Mirza Abu Talib is also known as Shaista Khan was a subahdar and a general in the Mughal army.
  • He was most notable for his tenure as the governor of Bengal from 1664 to 1688.
  • He was appointed the Subahdar of Bengal upon the death of Mir Jumla II in 1663.
  • As governor, he encouraged trade with Europe, Southeast Asia, and other parts of India.
  • The rule of Shaista Khan is considered as the golden age of Bengal.
    • It is said that eight 'mon' (around 295 kilograms) processed rice could be bought with one taka.

Important Points

Buzurg Umed Khan
  • He was the son of Mughal Subahdar Shaista Khan and faujdar of Chittagong.
  • He led the Mughal expedition to conquer Chittagong during Shaista Khan's subahdari in Bengal.
Afzal Khan
  • He was a general in Deccan Sultan's court. He was heading for a war with Maratha Ruler Shivaji.
  • The encounter of Shivaji with the Bijapur general Afzal Khan in 1659.
Shah Shuja
  • Sultan Muhammed Shuja Bahadur, more commonly known as Shah Shuja.
  • He was the second son of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and Empress Mumtaz Mahal.
  • He was the governor of Bengal and Odisha with capital at Dhaka.

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