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During the Battle of Shakar Kheda between the Mughal Empire and the Nizam, Iwaz Khan played a pivotal role in the victory of the Nizam's forces. He repelled a larger contingent of Mughal cavalry, totaling 9,000, which had been ordered by Mubariz Khan. This successful defense contributed significantly to the defeat of the Mughal forces and led to the establishment of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, marking the independence of the Nizam.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sandhu |first=Gurcharn Singh |url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=Xi3cAAAAMAAJ&q |title=A Military History of Medieval India |date=2003 |publisher=Vision Books |isbn=978-81-7094-525-3 |pages=203 |language=en}}</ref> |
During the Battle of Shakar Kheda between the Mughal Empire and the Nizam, Iwaz Khan played a pivotal role in the victory of the Nizam's forces. He repelled a larger contingent of Mughal cavalry, totaling 9,000, which had been ordered by Mubariz Khan. This successful defense contributed significantly to the defeat of the Mughal forces and led to the establishment of the [[Asaf Jahi dynasty]], marking the independence of the Nizam.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sandhu |first=Gurcharn Singh |url=https://books.google.co.in/books?id=Xi3cAAAAMAAJ&q |title=A Military History of Medieval India |date=2003 |publisher=Vision Books |isbn=978-81-7094-525-3 |pages=203 |language=en}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
Revision as of 07:33, 5 May 2024
Khwaja Kamal | |
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خواجہ کمال | |
The last Subahdar of Berar Subah | |
Iwaz Khan Azad-u’d Daulah Bahadur | |
In office ?–1724 | |
Appointed by | Mir Jumla III |
Monarchs | Aurangzeb Muhammad Azam Shah Bahadur Shah I Jahandar Shah Farrukhsiyar Rafi ud-Darajat Shah Jahan II Muhammad Shah |
Preceded by | Ghazi ud-Din Khan Feroze Jung I |
Constituency | Berar Subah |
First Prime Minister of Hyderabad | |
In office 1724–1730 | |
Monarch | Asaf Jah I |
Succeeded by | Anwarullah Khan |
Personal details | |
Born | Turan |
Died | 1730 Mughal Empire |
Resting place | Khuldabad, Dargah of Sheikh Burhanuddin |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Mughal Empire Nizam of Hyderabad |
Rank | 5,000/5,000 Mansabdar |
Battles/wars | Battle of Balapur Battle of Shakar Kheda Nizam's Carnatic campaigns (1725-27) |
Early life
Khwaja Kamal, the grandson of Kilich Khan through his daughter and the nephew of Ghaziuddin Khan Firoz Jang, arrived in India from Turan during Aurangzeb's reign. He was closely associated with Firoz Jang, who subsequently suggested to Aurangzeb to bestow upon him the title of 'Iwaz Khan'. Khwaja served as the trusted aide of Ghaziuddin Khan during his tenure as the Subahdar of Gujarat under Mughal rule.[1][2]
Following Firoz Jang's passing, Mir Jumla took Khwaja Kamal under his wing and facilitated his appointment as the Faujdar of Berar. Subsequently, Khwaja ascended to the position of Nazim of the Province. He continued in his role during Husain Ali Khan's tenure as Subahdar until Nizamul Mulk rebelled against the Sayyid Brothers, marching from Malwa.[2]
Military campaigns
Iwaz Khan, the maternal uncle of Nizamul Mulk, lent his support to his nephew when he rebelled against the Sayyid Brothers, marching from Malwa to Deccan.[3] Alongside his troops, Iwaz Khan sided with Nizamul Mulk, participating in both the Battle of Balapur and the Battle of Burhanpur, both of which resulted in victories for Nizamul Mulk and his allies against the Sayyid Brothers.[1][4] Following this, Nizam honoured Iwaz Khan by the title 'Azad-u’d Daulah Bahadur' for his loyalty.[2] Before departing for Delhi in 1722, Nizamul Mulk appointed Iwaz Khan as the Deputy of Deccan.[5]
During the Battle of Shakar Kheda between the Mughal Empire and the Nizam, Iwaz Khan played a pivotal role in the victory of the Nizam's forces. He repelled a larger contingent of Mughal cavalry, totaling 9,000, which had been ordered by Mubariz Khan. This successful defense contributed significantly to the defeat of the Mughal forces and led to the establishment of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, marking the independence of the Nizam.[6]
References
- ^ a b Khan, Yusuf Husain (1963). The First Nizam: The Life and Times of Nizamu'l Mulk Asaf Jah I. Asia Publishing House. p. 117.
- ^ a b c Malik, Zahiruddin (1977). The Reign of Muhammad Shah, 1719-1748. Asia Publishing House. pp. 225–226. ISBN 978-0-210-40598-7.
- ^ Eaton, Richard M.; Faruqui, Munis D.; Gilmartin, David; Kumar, Sunil (2013-03-07). Expanding Frontiers in South Asian and World History: Essays in Honour of John F. Richards. Cambridge University Press. p. 24. ISBN 978-1-107-03428-0.
- ^ Cheema, G. S. (2002). The Forgotten Mughals: A History of the Later Emperors of the House of Babar, 1707-1857. Manohar Publishers & Distributors. p. 164. ISBN 978-81-7304-416-8.
- ^ A Comprehensive History of India: 1712-1772, edited by A. C. Banerjee and D. K. Ghase. People's Publishing House. 1978. p. 206.
- ^ Sandhu, Gurcharn Singh (2003). A Military History of Medieval India. Vision Books. p. 203. ISBN 978-81-7094-525-3.