Ghiyasuddin Shah III
Ghiyasuddin Shah III (reigned: 1563-1564) was the last ruler of Bengal among Mahmud Shahi dynasty.[1]
History
Beginning in 1562, the Afghan Karrani dynasty began to conquer a vast area within Bengal kingdom. By 1564 Ghiyasuddin Shah III had been assassinated by Taj Khan Karrani, bringing an end to the Muhammad Shahi dynasty.[2] Thus the ruling of Mahmud Shahi dynasty ended and Karrani dynasty was formed.
Preceded by Ghiyasuddin Jalal Shah |
Sultan of Bengal 1563-1564 |
Succeeded by Taj Khan Karrani, Karrani dynasty |
See also
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