Fidai Khan
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Fidai Khan (born Mirza Hedayetullah, reigned: 1627–1628) was the subahdar of Bengal Subah during the reign of emperor Jahangir.[1]
Fidai Khan | |
|---|---|
| 18th Subahdar of Bengal | |
| In office 1627–1628 | |
| Monarchs | Jahangir Shah Jahan |
| Preceded by | Mukarram Khan |
| Succeeded by | Qasim Khan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mirza Hedayetullah |
Biography
Mirza Hedayetullah was the youngest of four brothers.[2] Emperor Jahangir gave him the title Fidai Khan in 1617.[3]
Khan held the post of Mir Bahr-i-Nawarah (Admiral of the Fleet) of the Mughals.[1] After the death of Mukarram Khan, he was appointed subahdar of Bengal in 1627. But he ruled Bengal for about a year. Soon after the death of emperor Jahangir, he was replaced by Qasim Khan Juvayni.[1]
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