Bahadur Shah of Gujarat: Biography, Facts and Career
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Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah (born Bahadur Khan; died 13 February 1537) was a sultan of the Muzaffarid dynasty who reigned over the Gujarat Sultanate, a late medieval kingdom in India from 1526 to 1535 and again from 1536 to 1537. He also ruled over the Malwa Sultanate after conquering it in 1531. He ascended to the throne after competing with his brothers. He expanded his kingdom and made expeditions to help neighbouring kingdoms. In 1532, Gujarat came under attack of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and fell. Bahadur Shah regained the kingdom in 1536 but he was killed by the Portuguese on board a ship when making a deal with them. The army of Bahadur Shah included the Koli tribe and Abyssinians. The Kolis of Gujarat attacked Humayun in the help of Bahadur Shah at the Gulf of Khambhat.
Quick facts about Bahadur Shah of Gujarat
- Full name: Bahadur Shah of Gujarat
- Born: 1505-01-01
- Nationality: Gujarat Sultanate
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q2879342
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Who is Bahadur Shah of Gujarat?
Qutb-ud-Din Bahadur Shah (born Bahadur Khan; died 13 February 1537) was a sultan of the Muzaffarid dynasty who reigned over the Gujarat Sultanate, a late medieval kingdom in India from 1526 to 1535 and again from 1536 to 1537.
What nationality is Bahadur Shah of Gujarat?
Bahadur Shah of Gujarat is Gujarat Sultanate.
When was Bahadur Shah of Gujarat born?
Bahadur Shah of Gujarat was born on 1505-01-01.
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