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
Battle of Balapur
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]
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.