Shaista Khan was appointed the Subahdar of Bengal upon the death of Mir Jumla II in 1663.
As governor, he encouraged trade with Europe, Southeast Asia and other parts of India.
He consolidated his power by signing trade agreements with European powers.
Despite his powerful position he remained loyal to Aurangzeb, often mediating trade disputes and rivalries.
He banned the British East India Company from Bengal, sparking Child's War in 1686.
Shaista Khan was appointed the Subahdar of Bengal upon the death of Mir Jumla II in 1663. As governor, he encouraged trade with Europe, Southeast Asia and other parts of India. He consolidated his power by signing trade agreements with European powers. Despite his powerful position he remained loyal to Aurangzeb, often mediating trade disputes and rivalries. He banned the British East India Company from Bengal, sparking Child's War in 1686.
Shaista Khan