Muhammad Khan Sur
Muhammad Khan Sur (also known as Shamsuddin Muhammad Shah; in office: 1545-1555) was appointed the governor of Bengal by Sultan Islam Shah Suri of Delhi in 1545.[1] But after the death of the Delhi Sultan in 1554, Muhammad Khan declared independence and styled himself as Shamsuddin Muhammad Shah.
History
During his reign, Muhammad Shah conquered Arakan.[2] He vied for power in northern India. In 1555 he fought a battle against Islam Shah's successor, Adil Shah.[1] In that battle Muhammad Shah was defeated and killed by Adil Shah's general, Hemu.[1]
Adil Shah then appointed Shahbaz Khan as the new governor of Bengal.[1]
| Preceded by Qazi Fazilat |
Governor of Bengal 1545-1555 |
Succeeded by Shahbaz Khan Kamboh |
| Preceded by Muhammad Adil Shah as Sultan of Delhi |
Sultan of Bengal 1554-1555 |
Succeeded by Ghiyasuddin Bahadur Shah II |
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