Musa Khan (Bengal Ruler)
Musa Khan | |
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Leader of Bara-Bhuiyans of Bengal | |
Reign | 1599–1611 |
Died | 1623 Dhaka |
Burial | Bagh-i-Musa-Khan |
Issue | Masum Khan[1] |
House | Jangalbari Fort |
Father | Isa Khan |
Religion | Islam |
Musa Khan (reigned: 1599-1610) was the leader of Bara-Bhuiyans of the Bhati region. He was the son and successor of Isa Khan.[2]
History
After the death of his father in 1599, Musa Khan took power of Bengal as the chief of the Bara-Bhuiyans. Continuing his father's legacy, he resisted Mughal invasion for more than a decade until 10 July 1610 when he was dethroned by Islam Khan, the army general of the Mughal Jahangir, and imprisoned him.[3][4] Later during the reign of Subahdar Ibrahim Khan Fath-i-Jang (reigned: 1617-1624), he became loyal to the Mughal force. He actively participated in the conquest of Tripura and the suppression of revolt in Kamrup.[2]
Death
He died in 1623 in Dhaka. He was buried in Bagh-i-Musa-Khan, close to Musa Khan Mosque. It is situated within a present-day residence hall compound of Dhaka University.[2]