Mubarez-ud-Daulah
| Mir Gowhar Ali Khan Siddiqi | |
|---|---|
| Mubarez-ud-Daulah, Mubaraz Jung | |
| Born | Mir Gowhar Ali Khan Siddiqi 18 March 1798 Wahhabi ) |
Mir Gowhar Ali Khan Siddiqi (18 March 1798 – 25 June 1854), commonly known as Mubarez-ud-Daulah was a member of the
Early life
Mubarez-ud-Daulah was born as Mir Gowhar Ali Khan Siddiqi Bahadur at
Wahhabi uprising
The
Rasool Khan, the Nawab of Kurnool was also influenced by the movement. When Mubarez-ud-Daulah came to know about it, he struck a secret deal with him. According to the deal, Rasool Khan would set up a secret arsenal to manufacture arms. In return, Mubarez-ud-Daulah would provide monetary help.[1]
In c. 1835, a rumour spread that a Russian army was advancing towards India from Central Asia. It was also believed that the combined armies of Mubarez-ud-Daulah and Rasool Khan would overthrown the East India Company and defeat Nizam Nasir-ud-Daulah. Subsequently, the Maratha Empire would be restored and Mubarez-ud-Daulah would be appointed subahdar of Deccan by Mohammad Shah Qajar, the Shah of Persia.[1][3]
James Stuart Fraser, the then Resident of Hyderabad, discovered their plans through his network of spies. He cautioned the Nizam about the conspiracy hatched against them.[1] Fraser believed that Mubarez-ud-Daulah was using Wahhabism as a disguise to "fulfill his personal ambitions" and to usurp his elder brother.[4] In June 1839, the Nizam send 10,000 troops to put down the uprising.[5]
On 15 June 1839, Mubarez-ud-Daulah was arrested from his palace by Nizam's troops. Along with him, forty-six Wahhabi preachers were arrested from Hyderabad.[2][6] The Resident and the Nizam set up a Judicial Enquiry Commission. The commission found him guilty of conspiring with Rasool Khan to overthrow the East India Company and the Nizam. The commission also believed that he was trying to spread sedition amongst the Muslim soldiers of Secunderabad.[1][7]
Subsequently, Mubarez-ud-Daulah was imprisoned at the
Personal life
Mubarez-ud-Daulah's full name with titles is Mubarez-ud-Daulah, Nawab Mir Gowhar Ali Khan Siddiqi Bahadur, Mubaraz Jung.[citation needed] He had four sons:[citation needed]
| Name | Born | Died | Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mir Ahmed Ali Khan Siddiqi | 6 July 1822 | c. 1875 | 3 sons |
| Mir Sultan Ali Khan Siddiqi | 3 February 1825 | unknown | 5 sons |
| Mir Fath Ali Khan Siddiqi | 28 July 1828 | 21 February 1859 | 4 sons |
| Mir Abid Ali Khan Siddiqi | 21 November 1836 | unknown | 7 sons |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Seshan, KSS (10 June 2017). "Mubarez-ud-Daulah's era: Of passion, rebellion and conspiracy". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ a b Mallampalli 2017, p. 62.
- ^ Mallampalli 2017, p. 59.
- ^ Mallampalli 2017, p. 67.
- ^ Mallampalli 2017, p. 56.
- ^ Mallampalli 2017, p. 66.
- ^ Chand 1965, p. 52.
- ^ Chand 1965, p. 53.
Notes
- Mallampalli, Chandra (2017), A Muslim Conspiracy in British India?, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 9781107196254
- Chand, Tara (1965), History of Freedom Movement in India - Vol 2, Volume 1, Publications Division Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, ISBN 9788123024479