Riyaz al-salatin 87: THE NIZAMAT OF JAHANGIR QULI KHAN.

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Towards the end of the year 1015 A.H., which was the second year of Emperor Jahangir's accession, Jahangir Quli Khan, who was Governor of the Subah of Behar, was appointed to be Governor of Bengal. And his name was Lalih Beg, and he was a slave-boy of Mirza Hakim. After the Mirza's death, he entered the service of Emperor Akbar, who bestowed him on Prince Nuru-d-din Muhammad Jahangir. He was a strong-built man, and he had rendered useful services. In religious matters and in regard for justice, he was very firm. After reaching Bengal, as yet he had not fully set his hand to the work of administration, when death claimed him. His rule lasted one month and some days. When news of his death reached the Emperor, Islam Khan, son of Shaikh Badru-d-din Fatehpuri, who held the office of Governor of Behar, was appointed Governor of Bengal. And the Governorship of Subah Behar and Patna was conferred on Afzal Khan, son of Shaikh Abul Fazl 'Allami.