[7] He constructed the famous Jumma Talao that had in-built steps & also provided water supply to the city of Nagpur.
[9] After his death in 1739,[4] there were quarrels over the succession, leading to the throne being usurped by Wali Shah,[7][10][1] an illegitimate son of Chand Sultan by a non-gond woman.
Thus in 1743, Burhan Shah was practically made a state pensionary, with real power being in the hands of the Maratha ruler.
[4] A series of Maratha rulers came to power following the fall of the Gonds from the throne of Nagpur, starting with Raghoji Bhonsle.
Suleiman Shah was staunchly loyal to the British government, he was a most humane and generous landlord and a just yet a merciful magistrate.