Shaista Khan Flashcards
1
Q
At what age did Shaista Khan come to power and how many years did he rule?
A
At age 63 for 24 years
2
Q
Monuments made by Shaista Khan?
A
Lalbagh fort, Chowk Bazaar Mosque, Saat Masjid and Choto Katra
3
Q
When did he start the campaign to defeat Arakan and seize Chittagong?
A
1665
4
Q
Who did he persuade to help him defeat the Arakanese?
A
Portuguese and convinced the Dutch governor of Batavia to close his factories at Arakan
5
Q
Which island was seized and used as a naval base?
A
Sandwip
6
Q
When was Chittagong seized?
A
January 1666
7
Q
On what condition could Europeans trade?
A
They were allowed to trade on behalf of their companies but not as individuals
8
Q
Which building provided accommodation for merchants and travellers?
A
Chota Katra
