History
During his reign, Muhammad Shah conquered Arakan. He vied for power in northern India. In 1555 he fought a battle against Islam Shah's successor, Adil Shah. In that battle Muhammad Shah was defeated and killed by Adil Shah's general, Hemu.
Adil Shah then appointed Shahbaz Khan as the new governor of Bengal.
| Preceded by Qazi Fazilat |
Governor of Bengal 1541-1545 |
Succeeded by Shahbaz Khan Kamboh |
| Preceded by Muhammad Adil Shah as Sultan of Delhi |
Sultan of Bengal 1545-1555 |
Succeeded by Ghiyasuddin Bahadur Shah II |
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