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

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

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

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

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

Estate

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

He was succeeded by his able son Sir Muhammad Faiyaz Ali Khan, as Nawab of Pahasu.[1]

References

  1. Buckland, C. E. (1999). Dictionary of Indian Biography By C. E. Buckland. p. 326. ISBN 9788170208976.
  2. 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.
  3. Report on the Settlement of the Muttra District, North-Western Provinces by R. S. Whiteway: pp 36.
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