Nawab Abu'l Fateh Khan
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Shams ul-Umara, Shams ul-Mulk, Shams ud-Daula, Nawab Muhammad' Abu’l Fath Khan Bahadur, Taigh Jang Bahadur ['Abu’l Khair Khan II] [Imam JungIII] was an Indian nobleman and founder of the House of Paigah.
‘Abu’l Fath Khan Bahadur, Taigh Jang bahadur | |
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| Resting place | Paigah Tombs |
| Title | Shams ul-Umara
Shams ul-Mulk Shams ud-Daula Abu’l Khair Khan II |
| Successor | Nawab ‘Abu’l Fakhr |
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| Family | House of Paigah |
Ancestry
Abu'l Fateh Khan was the thirteenth direct descendant of Shaikh
Abu'l Fateh Khan was born to Nawab Muhammad Abu’l Khair Khan, Shamsher Bahadur, and Imam Jang I, the Governor of
He joined Nizam on his way to
Life and career
Abu'l Fateh Khan commanded several battles. He commanded The Battle of Udgir (1760 AD) against Balaji Baji Rao Peshwa III, accompanied Nizam Ali Khan Asaf Jah II in all his campaigns, commanded Campaign Adoni against Tipu Sultan 1200 H (1781 AD), and commanded the Battle of Nirmal (1783 AD) against Ehtasham Jung (Zafar ud Dowla Dhaunsa). Abul Fatah Khan died at Pongel while on his way to face Tipu Sultan during the 2nd Mysore War on 1 January 1791. He is buried in the Paigah Tombs.
Personal life
Abu’l Fateh Khan married Ladli Begum Sahiba, the second daughter of his cousin, Muhammad Amjad Khan Bahadur. They had a son named Amir e Kabir Shams-ul-Umra I.
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Legacy
After the death of Abu'l Fateh Khan, his son inherited his titles and estate and married Sahibzadi Bashir unnisa Begum Sahiba, the youngest daughter of Asaf Jah II, Nizam ul-Mulk, Nizam ud-Daula, and Nawab Mir Nizam Ali Khan. This began the tradition of the Nizam's daughters marrying noble young men from Paigah. These men also served as Amirs, holding honorary monarchal (standard) behind the Nizam.[2]
Nawab Abu'l Fateh Khan's descendants include
See also
- Asman Jah
- Khurshid Jah Bahadur
- Viqar-ul-Umra
References
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Sources
- "Paigah Tombs | Hyderabad District, Government of Telangana | India". Retrieved 2023-04-09.
- "Journal: Humanities, Section A., Volumes 33–36.". University of Madras. 1961. p. 141.
- History of modern Deccan, 1720/1724-1948: Volume 1
- The Marathas 1600–1818, Band 2 by Stewart Gordon p. 169
- Hasan, Mohibbul (1971). History of Tipu Sultan (2nd ed.). Calcutta: THE WORLD PRESS PRIVATE LTD. p. 291.
- Lethbridge, Sir Roper (2005). The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the Ruling Princes, Chiefs, Nobles, and Other Personages, Titled Or Decorated of the Indian Empire. Aakar Books. ISBN 978-81-87879-54-1.