1873.] H. Blochmann— Geography and History of Bengal. 259 
VII. Saifuddi'n Abul Muja'hid Hamzah Sha'h, son of A’zam Sha'h. 
The histories give him the epithet of Sultan ussalatin, and praise him for 
his virtues. Firishtah says :—“ And the Bajahs of the country did not draw 
their heads out of the yoke of obedience and practised no neglect and delay in 
paying taxes.” 
According to the Tabaqat, he reigned ten years. But the author of the 
Biyaz saw “ in the little hook,” that the reign of this king was 3 years, 7 
months, and 5 days, which would bring his reign to 802, or 803, A. H. 
Marsden has published a coin of this king, without, however, giving 
the Boyal name (Numism., PI. XXXVII, No. DCCLIV). It follows in 
appearance the coins of Sikandar Shah and A’zam Shah; the margin 
contains ‘ Firuzabad,’ but no year. The specimen in the cabinet of the 
Asiatic Society is of very rude manufacture, and has most clumsy letters, 
especially on the reverse. 
Vide PI. VII, No. 1. Silver. Weight, 162.505 grains. A. H. (80)4. 
(Asiatic Society of Bengal, one specimen.) Bare. Circular areas. 
Obverse— 
Beyerse —j 
Margin— * * # 
Assisted by tlie assistance of the Merciful, Saifuddunya wad din Abul 
Mujahid Hamzah Shah, son of A’zam S h a h, the king. The helper of Islam 
and the Muslims # * year # * 4. 
VIII. Shamsuddi'n ? ?, son of Saifuddi'n Hamzah Sha'h. 
The Tabaqat says that this king followed the path of his father, and 
died after a quiet reign of three years and a few months. Firishtah states 
that as the king was young and deficient in intellect, an infidel of the name 
of Kans, who was an Amir of the court, obtained great power and influence, 
and usurped the executive and the collection of taxes. The Biyaz has the 
the following : “ After enjoying himself for some time, he died, in 788, from 
an illness, or through the foul play of Bajali Kans, who at that time was 
very powerful. And some writers have asserted that this Shamsuddin was 
no son of the Sultan ussalatin , but an adopted son (mutabanni), and that hi s 
name was Shihabuddin. Anyhow , he reigned 3 years , 4 months , and 6 days. 
It is clear that Bajah Kans, who was zamindar of BhatUriah, rebelled 
against him, killed him, and usurped the throne.” 
The Saints of Gaur and Hazrat Panduah. 
Before proceeding in my account of the kings of Bengal, it may bo 
convenient here to collect the information which we possess regarding the 
* 1. e. t according to the erroneous chronology, ho would have died in 785. 
