Muhammad Faiz Ali Khan
Nawab Sir Muhammad Faiz Ali Khan Bahadur, KCSI (26 August 1821 – 5 August 1894) was the Nawab of Pahasu, also a politician and administrator, who served as Prime Minister of Jaipur State.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Nawab Sir Muhammad Faiz Ali Khan Khan KCSI, was scion of Muslim Rajput community of Lalkhani (Badgujar Rajput) lineage. He was born to Murad Ali Khan.[1][2]
Relations with British[edit]
He and his father both served in Jaipur Armed Forces and served British well in Indian Mutiny of 1857. He was rewarded for his loyalty with a large estate and title of Khan Bahadur.[1]
Prime Minister of Jaipur State[edit]
He served as Prime Minister of Jaipur State in 1863 during reign of Sawai Ram Singh II and was also given a jagir in Jaipur State for his services.[1][2]
Positions[edit]
He was an active member in public life and was:[1]
- Member of Legislative council of United Provinces
- Member of Governors General's Legislative council
Honours[edit]
- 1871: Companion of the Order of the Star of India and later elevated to
- 1876: Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India.[1][2]
- He was also given titles of Khan Badaur[1] and Mumtaz-ud-Daula.[2]
Estate[edit]
He was jagirdar of Pahasu with title of Nawab of Pahasu. Also held jagir in Jaipur State located at Tazami. He also held one village in Sadabad Estate.[3]
Successor[edit]
He was succeeded by his able son Sir Muhammad Faiyaz Ali Khan, as Nawab of Pahasu.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h Buckland, C. E. (1999). Dictionary of Indian Biography By C. E. Buckland. p. 326. ISBN 9788170208976.
- ^ a b c d e Lethbridge, Sir Roper (2005). The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the ... By Sir Roper Lethbridge. pp. 335–36. ISBN 9788187879541.
- ^ Report on the Settlement of the Muttra District, North-Western Provinces by R. S. Whiteway: pp 36.