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'''Mirza Ghazi Beg''' (c. 1584–1612 CE) of the [[Tarkhan dynasty]] in [[Sindh]] ruled from the capital city of [[Thatta]]. He was the most powerful [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] governor who administered [[Sindh]], during whose rule the region had become fiercely loyal to the Mughals. In Sindh a network of small and large forts manned by cavalry and musketeers further extended Mughal power during the reign of Mughal Emperor [[Shah Jahan]].<ref name="Cambridge">[https://books.google.com/books?id=jtsMLNmMzbkC&pg=PA39 ''The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia'' by Nicholas Tarling p.39]</ref><ref>''Cambridge illustrated atlas, warfare: Renaissance to revolution, 1492-1792'' by Jeremy Black p.16 [https://books.google.com/books?id=neUKEvaYPZYC&pg=PA16]</ref>
'''Mirza Ghazi Beg''' (c. 1584–1612 CE) of the [[Tarkhan dynasty]] in [[Sindh]] ruled from the capital city of [[Thatta]]. In Sindh a network of small and large forts manned by cavalry and musketeers further extended Mughal power during the reign of Mughal Emperor [[Shah Jahan]].<ref name="Cambridge">[https://books.google.com/books?id=jtsMLNmMzbkC&pg=PA39 ''The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia'' by Nicholas Tarling p.39]</ref><ref>''Cambridge illustrated atlas, warfare: Renaissance to revolution, 1492-1792'' by Jeremy Black p.16 [https://books.google.com/books?id=neUKEvaYPZYC&pg=PA16]</ref>

He is remembered for the completion of the monumental [[Shah Jahan Mosque, Thatta|Shah Jahan Mosque]] built in 1647-49 at Thatta, he is also credited for introducing the [[Sindhi people|Sindhi]] [[Abjad]] (new Sindhi alphabets alongside the original Arabic Alphabets).{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} He was a charismatic leader who had a deep passion for Horse-back [[archery]] and [[Sufi]] teachings. Mirza Ghazi Beg is known to have utilised the [[composite bow]] and [[arrow]], he kept the [[Quran]] attached to his [[quiver]] and rode along with a [[Crescent]] standard and a [[green]] flag. Mirza Ghazi Beg took action against the rebellious Hindu [[Brahmans]]. [[Debal]] the port along the coastal area of Thatta was attacked by the [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] Admiral [[Fernão Mendes Pinto]] in an attempt to capture or destroy the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] [[Marine vessel|vessels]] anchored there, the port was heavy damaged and a large Mughal force armed with [[muskets]] was deployed on the shores to avoid such attacks and landings by the Portuguese. Mirza Gazi Beg died on 12 April 1612 when he was 28 years old.


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Mirza Ghazi Beg
Mirza
Ghazi
Beg
"Likeness of Mirza Ghazi, son of Mirza Jani". Made by Manohar Das, a Mughal painter at the Tarkhan Court in the province of Thatta, circa 1610.[1]
3rd Subahdar of Thatta Subah
Reign1 February 1601 – 12 April 1612
PredecessorJani Beg Tarkhan
SuccessorMuzaffar Khan Mamuri
Born1584
Thatta, Mughal Empire
Died12 April 1612
(aged 28)
Thatta, Thatta Subah, Mughal Empire
(present day Thatta, Sindh, Pakistan)
Names
Mirza Ghazi Beg Khan Tarkhan
HouseTarkhan dynasty
FatherMirza Jani Beg Tarkhan
ReligionSunni Islam

Mirza Ghazi Beg (c. 1584–1612 CE) of the Tarkhan dynasty in Sindh ruled from the capital city of Thatta. In Sindh a network of small and large forts manned by cavalry and musketeers further extended Mughal power during the reign of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Museum, Victoria and Albert. "Mirza Ghazi Manohar V&A Explore The Collections". Victoria and Albert Museum: Explore the Collections.
  2. ^ The Cambridge History of Southeast Asia by Nicholas Tarling p.39
  3. ^ Cambridge illustrated atlas, warfare: Renaissance to revolution, 1492-1792 by Jeremy Black p.16 [1]