Shuja Khan
Shuja Khan was governor of Multan.[1][2] He was father of Nawab Muzaffar Khan. Nawab Shuja Khan, the second son of Nawab Zahid Khan,[3] who was twice remained the governor (Subedar) of Multan under Ahmed Shah Durrani's rule. Nawab Shuja Khan founded the Shujabad town in 1750 and built the fortification wall between 1767 and 1772. Nawab Shuja Khan died in 1775 AD. He was buried outside Basti Khairpur.[4]
| Nawab Shuja Khan | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1775 |
| Burial | outside Basti Khairpur, Shujabad |
| Father | Nawab Zahid Khan |
References
- "Government Of the Punjab - District Gazetteer - Muzaffargarh District 2019" (PDF). gazetteers.punjab.gov.pk.
- "Jhanda Singh". The Sikh Encyclopedia. 2000-12-19. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
- "Review of Saddozai Afghans of Multan". www.fsaijazuddin.pk. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
- "Shujabad wall". Dawn.Com. 2008-01-07. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
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