The Tarkhan dynasty () ruled Sindh from 1554 to 1593. General Mirza Isa Beg, a Tarkhan, founded the dynasty after the death of Shah Husayn Arghun of the Arghun dynasty.
The Mughal emperor Akbar annexed Sindh in 1593 after defeating the last Tarkhan ruler, Mirza Jani Beg; Jani Beg and his son Mirza Ghazi Beg continued to rule as Governors for the Mughals.
Legacy The Arghun rulers have their tombs at the Makli Necropolis.
Mirzas of Tarkhan dynasty Title Personal Name Reign After civil war in Sindh between the King Shah Husayn Arghun and his nobles under Mirza Muhammad 'Isa Tarkhan the Tarkhan dynasty was victorious and began to rule over Sindh. Mirza Muhammad 'Isa Tarkhan 1554–1567 AD Mirza Muhammad Baqi Tarkhan 1567–1585 AD Mirza Jani Beg Tarkhan 1585–1599 AD Mirza Ghazi Beg Tarkhan 1599–1612 AD Mirza Abul-Qasim Sultan Tarkhan 1612–? AD Sindh was conquered by the Mughal Empire in 1591 AD. by the general Abdul-Rahim Khan better known as Khan-e-Khanan (Khan of Khans). The green rows signify Mughal Rule.
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See also List of monarchs of Sindh
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