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Saifuddin Hamza Shah

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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 Shihabuddin.[1]

See also

Preceded by Sultan of Bengal
1410–12
Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ a b Taher, MA (2012). "Saifuddin Hamza Shah". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.