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Nasir Khan Faruqi

r. 1399–1437 · 15th century

Nasir Khan Faruqi was the second ruler of the Faruqi dynasty of Khandesh in the Tapti valley of central India, reigning from 1399 to 1437. He captured the hill fortress of Asirgarh and founded the city of Burhanpur, which became the Faruqi capital. His reign was marked by conflict with the neighbouring Bahmani and Gujarat sultanates.

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