Qasim Khan Juvayni
Qasim Khan Juvayni was a Mughal general and nobleman of the court of Mughal emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan. He also served as the Subahdar of Bengal, succeeding Fidai Khan, from 1628 to 1631. He is most notable for the capture of Hugli off the Portuguese firingis.
Background
Qasim Khan originated from Sabzevar which was historically part of greater Joveyn. His father was Mir Murad Juwaini, a renowned Syed of the town. Murad spent much of his life in the Deccan before being appointed by Akbar as 5-year old Shah Jahan's archery trainer. In 1602, Murad died while serving office as Bakshi and military administrator of Lahore.Life
Qasim Khan first served in Bengal as Khazanchi during the reign of Islam Khan Chishti. Chishti was known to have treated Qasim and his brother, Hashim, very well.Qasim married Princess Manija Begum, the sister of Empress Nur Jahan. This marriage led to Qasim being given the title of Amir and receiving of a drum and flag. Consequently, he was sometimes in jest called by the officers of the court Qasim Khan Manija. Qasim Khan was an established poet, known to have written a diwan.
Qasim had a good relationship with Jahangir. The Emperor once requested Qasim to give him a glass of freshwater. As the earthen cup was so very fragile, it could not stand the weight of the water and broke. The Emperor looked towards Qasim Khan and said a verse: The cup was delicate, the water could not repose. Qasim Khan immediately spoke out the second half of the verse: He saw my condition, and could not restrain his tears. Jahangir later appointed him the Subahdar of Agra. Qasim built a grand house for himself in Agra city, which is now in ruins.