Nawab Zahid Khan
Nawab Zahid Khan was the Afghan ruler of Multan. He was father of Shuja Khan[1][2] and grand father of Nawab Muzaffar Khan. He was the first person of his family who became Nawab of Multan in 1738 following the invasion of Nader Shah.[3][4][5] He died in 1749 in a battle at Multan with the Mughals.[6]
| Nawab Zahid Khan | |
|---|---|
 Nawab Zahid Khan | |
| 1st Afghan Nawab of Multan | |
| Reign | 1738 - 1749 |
| Successor | Shuja Khan |
| Born | Zahid Khan Sadozai Unknown Multan |
| Died | 1749 Multan |
| House | Sadozai |
| Dynasty | Durrani |
| Religion | Islam |
References
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