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Madhab Roy also known as Madhu Roy, was the zamindar
of Khalasi pargana, situated to the west of Chand Pratap pargana
in Manikganj district. It is not known when he gained control of
the pargana but his name is mentioned in baharistan-i-ghaibi
as an ally of musa
khan against the Mughals. He was one of the three zamindars
who wrested the jaigir of Chatmohar from Ihtimam Khan, a naval
general of islam
khan. Madhab Roy is also remembered as one of the three commanders
assigned with the responsibility of defending the Jatrapur Fort against
the advancing Mughal army under Islam Khan. [Shahnaj Husne Jahan] |
