Who was appointed as the governor of Bengal in around 1664 by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb?

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answered Feb 23, 2022 by Neeljain (101k points)
selected Feb 23, 2022 by Kartikruhil

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Shaista Khan

The correct answer is Shaista Khan.

Mirza Abu Talib is also known as Shaista Khan was a subahdar and a general in the Mughal army.
He was most notable for his tenure as the governor of Bengal from 1664 to 1688.
He was appointed the Subahdar of Bengal upon the death of Mir Jumla II in 1663.
As governor, he encouraged trade with Europe, Southeast Asia, and other parts of India.
The rule of Shaista Khan is considered as the golden age of Bengal.
- It is said that eight 'mon' (around 295 kilograms) processed rice could be bought with one taka.

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