BAHADUR AFGHAN:
He reigns five years, and dies.
A. H. 956.
A. D. 1549.

THIS Prince reigned for five years; but being deposed in the year 956, he was succeeded by another of the nobles of Sulim Shah.

SOOLIMAN KIRANY.

Sooliman Kirany Afghan appointed governor by the King of Dehly — he assumes the title of King — reigns for twenty-five years, and dies.

A. H. 961.
A. D. 1553.

AFTER the death of Sulim Shah, in the year 961, Sooliman threw off his allegiance from the throne of Dehly, without assuming the title of king. During his rule, he subdued the province of Orissa; and, not­withstanding he was virtually independent, he used frequently to send valuable presents to Ak-

A. H. 981.
A. D. 1573.

bur Padshah. Sooliman having reigned in Bengal for a period of twenty-five years, died in the year 981.