Hussain Nizam Shah III | |
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12th Sultan of Ahmadnagar | |
Reign | 1631–1633 |
Predecessor | Burhan Nizam Shah III |
Successor | Murtaza Nizam Shah III |
Regent | Fateh Khan |
Regent | Shahaji |
Born | 1622 |
House | Nizam Shahi Dynasty |
Father | Burhan Nizam Shah III |
Religion | Shia Islam |
Hussain Nizam Shah III was the 12th Sultan of Ahmadnagar Sultanate under the regency of Fath Khan and Shahaji. It was during his reign the second phase of extinction of Ahmadnagar Sultanate began. He was imprisoned by Shah Jahan in the Gwalior Fort after Mahabat Khan's successful conquest of Dautlatabad. He was succeeded by Murtaza Nizam Shah III.[1][2][3]