EPISODE · May 30, 2026 · 5 MIN
The Mughal Prince Who Chose Bengal Over the Peacock Throne
from The Hidden History of Bengal: Kingdoms, Empires, and Revolution — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1576, the Mughal emperor Akbar conquered Bengal from the last Afghan sultan, but Subahdar Shahbaz Khan Kamboh faced a surprising challenge from within the imperial family: Prince Hasan, Akbar's own nephew, who defected to the Afghans and led a rebellion from his stronghold in Bhati. This episode of 'The Hidden History of Bengal' explores the little-known Prince Hasan rebellion (1581-1583), the strategic fort of Bhawal, and how the Mughal-Bengal frontier was shaped by family betrayal, river warfare, and the enduring Baro-Bhuiyans. Lucas and Luna discuss the power of the bhuiyans (landlords), the role of the Jamuna River, and the prince's tragic end after a failed siege of Tandah. We also touch on the Afghan leader Masum Khan Kabuli's shifting loyalties and how this rebellion foreshadowed future Mughal succession conflicts. #PrinceHasan #Akbar #BengalHistory #MughalEmpire #BaroBhuiyans #Bhawal #Tandah #MasumKhanKabuli #ShahbazKhanKamboh #Bhati #JamunaRiver #RiverWarfare #BengalSultanate #AfghanRebellion #History #FexingoHistory #SouthAsia #MughalRebellion Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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