Muhammad Adil Shah (reigned 1554-57^[1]) was the fourth ruler of the Sur dynasty, a late medieval Afghan dynasty of northern India.

Contents 1 1554-55 2 1555-57 3 See also 4 Notes

[edit] 1554-55

Muhammad Adil Shah's real name was Muhammad Mubariz Khan and he was son of Sher Shah Suri's yonger brother Nizam and brother of Islam Shah Suri's queen Bibi Bai. In 1554, he assassinated Firuz Shah Suri, the twelve year old son of Islam Shah Suri, and ascended the throne as the last sultan of the united empire. He appointed Hemu as his Wazir. In 1555, Ibrahim Khan Suri, son of Ghazi Khan and sultan's brother-in-law, who was in charge of Agra, revolted. He defeated the army of Adil Shah and captured Delhi. After this he assumed the regal title of Ibrahim Shah Suri and it was not possible for Adil to defeat him. Soon, the empire founded by Sher Shah was divided into four parts. As Delhi and Agra came under the rule of Ibrahim Shah Suri, only the territories from the vicinity of Agra to Bihar remained under Adil. Ahmad Khan Suri, another brother-in-law of Adil, who took the title of Sikandar Shah Suri after declaring independence from Delhi, brought Punjab under his control. Muhammad Khan Suri, governor of Bengal also declared independence and took the title of Shams-ud-Din Muhammad Shah.^[1]

[edit] 1555-57

Hostility did not end with the division of empire in 1555. After defeating Ibrahim at Farah, 32 km from Agra, Sikandar Shah Suri took possession of Delhi and Agra. Ibrahim renewed his strife with Adil, but he was defeated by Hemu twice, once near Kalpi and again near Khanua. He took refuge in the Bayana fort, which was besieged by Hemu. But, as Muhammad Shah of Bengal approached near Kalpi, Adil had to recall Hemu to Kalpi. Muhammad Shah was defeated at Chhapparghatta near Kalpi. Adil captured Bengal and appointed Shahbaz Khan as governor. He made Chunar his capital. Adil was finally defeated and killed in a battle with Khizr Khan Suri of Bengal in 1557.^[1]

Preceded by Firuz Shah Suri

Shah of Delhi 1554-1557

Succeeded by Ibrahim Shah Suri

[edit] See also

• Suri dynasty

[edit] Notes