Khidr Khan (Bengal)

Khidr Khan (also Khizr Khan, reigned: 1539–1541) was appointed the governor of Bengal in 1539 when Sher Shah Suri ascended to the throne of Delhi.

History

Khidr Khan married a daughter of Ghiyasuddin Mahmud Shah.[1] In 1541 Khidr Khan attempts to declare independence from Delhi.[2]

Sher Shah Suri replaced him with Qazi Fazilat.[2]

Preceded by
Sher Shah Suri,
Independent ruler		 Governor of Bengal
1539–1541		 Succeeded by
Qazi Fazilat
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See also

References
  1. Chowdhury, Kamal (2005). Banglar Baro Bhuiyan and Maharaj Pratapaditya. p. 164.
  2. KingListsFarEast
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