Burhan Nizam Shah III was the ruler of the Ahmadnagar Sultanate from 1610 until his death in 1631.

Burhan was the son of Murtaza Nizam Shah II, who was effectively a puppet king under Malik Ambar.

Shah Jahan, upon his ascension, seems to have perceived that as long as the Nizam Shahi dynasty reigned, Mughal interests in the Deccan could not be achieved.

Fateh Khan was asked to assassinate Burhan in order to prove his loyalty to the Mughals.

Fateh Khan deposed and killed Burhan, and installed his son Husain on the throne.