Which Mughal subahdar led the 1666 campaign that expelled the Portuguese and Magh defenders from Chittagong, after which it was renamed Islamabad?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Shaista Khan
- Step 1: In 1666 Shaista Khan led the campaign to Chittagong and expelled the Portuguese and Magh defenders, with overall command given to Buzurg Ummed Khan, a son of Shaista Khan. Answer: Shaista Khan. The name of Chittagong was changed to Islamabad and it became the headquarters of a Mughal faujdar. Why not the others: Mir Jumla, Islam Khan and Shah Shuja don't fit.
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