Saifuddin Hamza Shah
Saifuddin Hamza Shah (1410–12 CE) was the fourth Sultan of the first Ilyas dynasty of Bengal. After the death of his father, Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah, he succeeded the throne and assumed the title Sultan-us-Salatin.[1]
History
A civil war in Bengal broke out during Hamza's reign. In 1412, after only 2 years of ruling, he was killed by his slave son Shihabuddin.[1]
See also
- Ilyas Shahi dynasty
- List of rulers of Bengal
- History of Bengal
- History of Bangladesh
- History of India
| Preceded by Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah |
Sultan of Bengal 1410–12 |
Succeeded by Shihabuddin Bayazid Shah |
References
- 1 2 Taher, MA (2012). "Saifuddin Hamza Shah". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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