Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah
Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah (reigned: 1474–1481) was the son and successor of Sultan Rukunuddin Barbak Shah. He ascended the throne in 1474 and assumed the title Shamsuddin Abul Muzaffar Yusuf Shah. During his reign he also took the titles of Khalifat Allah bil Huzzat wal Burhan, Sultan al-Salatin, Zil Allah fil Alamin and Khalifat Allah fil Ardin.[2]
| Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan of Bengal | |||||
| Reign | 1474 - 1481 | ||||
| Predecessor | Rukunuddin Barbak Shah | ||||
| Successor | Sikandar Shah II | ||||
| Died | 1481 | ||||
| Spouses | Lotan Bibi | ||||
| Issue | Sikandar Shah II | ||||
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| House | Ilyas Shahi | ||||
| Father | Rukunuddin Barbak Shah | ||||
| Religion | Islam | ||||
Patron of Islamic culture
Under his patronage poet Jaynuddin wrote his work Rasul Vijaya. A number of mosques were erected in his era. The most notable ones were the Sakomohan Mosque in Maldah, the Tantipara Mosque, Goyghor Mosque, the Kadam Rasul Mosque and the Darasbari Mosque of Gaur. He put strict Sharia law in order and prohibited drinking wine in his ruling kingdom.[2]
He died in 1481.
Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah | ||
| Preceded by Barbak Shah |
Sultan of Bengal 1474–1481 |
Succeeded by Sikandar Shah II |
References
- The Philological Secretary, Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Volume 43 (1874), p.297
- Ahmed, ABM Shamsuddin (2012). "Shamsuddin Yusuf Shah". In Islam, Sirajul; Jamal, Ahmed A. (eds.). Banglapedia: National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh (Second ed.). Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
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