Bara Bhuiyans Flashcards
1
Q
Who were Bara Bhuiyans?
A
Warrior chiefs and zamindars/landlords
2
Q
Which regions did they occupy?
A
Assam and Bengal
3
Q
What led them to consolidate their rule?
A
Fall of the Bengali Sultanate
4
Q
Objective of the Bara Bhuiyans?
A
To prevent the Mughals from establishing complete control over Bengal
5
Q
What does Bara Bhuiyans mean?
A
Twelve territorial landholders
6
Q
Who led the Bara Bhuiyans?
A
Isa Khan (a Muslim Rajput chieftan)
7
Q
Isa Khan belonged to which community?
A
Kshatriya Rajput community
8
Q
Under which ruler was Isa Khan a Diwan?
A
Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah
9
Q
How did Isa Khan defeat the Mughal forces?
A
- Raja Mansingh, general of Akbar, led an expedition against Isa Khan in 1595.
2, Isa Khan had the assistance of neighbouring zamindars such as Kedar Rai, which overpowered the Mughal forces. - In 1597, the Mughal forces were defeated.
10
Q
Son of Isa Khan?
A
Musa Khan
