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Taj Khan Karrani

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Taj Khan Karrani (reigned 1564-1566) was the founder of the Karrani dynasty, an Afghan dynasty of Karlan-Pashtun origin that ruled Bengal, Orissa and parts of Bihar.

Taj was a former employee of the Afghan emperor Sher Shah Suri. He captured a vast region of south-eastern Bihar and west Bengal. He assassinated the last Shah ruler and took total control of Bengal.[1]

Taj's younger brother, Sulaiman Khan Karrani, succeeded him.

Preceded by Karrani dynasty
1564-1566 		Succeeded by

See also

References

  1. ^ Karrani Dynasty in Far East Kingdoms South Asia

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