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RAMPUR

(Dar ul-Insha)

The Rohilla (or Barech) Dynasty

GENEALOGY

1719 - 1748 Nawab ‘Ali Muhammad Khan Bahadur, Nawab of Katehir (i.e Rohilkand). b. before 14^th April 1706, as Syed Muhammad ‘Ali, from Barha, in Muzaffarnagar district, educ. privately. Adopted as ghulam or chela of by Sardar Daud Khan, the Rohilla commander, at the age of six. Seized the town of Aonla from the Katehria chief, and later led an Imperial expedition against the Barha sayyids of Jansath, in Muzaffarnargar. Rewarded by Emperor Muhammad Shah in 1737 by a grant of the hereditary title of Nawab ‘Ali Muhammad Khan Bahadur, an Imperial mansab of 5,000 zat and 5,000 sowar, and the territory of Katehr in jagir. He overthrew the Imperial governors of Moradabad and Bareilly and secured full control of most of Rohilkhand 1741. He then invaded Kumaon and established control over most of the Terai 1744. Thereby incurring the jealousy of Nawab Safdar Jang. Dispossessed by him with the help of the Raja of Kumaon and exiled to Delhi 1746, remaining a prisoner there for six months. Appointed as Subedar (Imperial Governor) of Sirhind 1746. Joined Ahmad Shah Durrani when he invaded India and entered Sirhind in January 1748, then returned to Rohilkhand and recovered all his former territories. m. a daughter of Yamin ul-Mulk, ‘Izz ud-Daula, Nawab Azmatu’llah Khan Bahadur, Diler Jang, sometime Faujdar of Moradabad. He d. at Aonla, Barelly, 15^th September 1748 (bur. there) (succ. by his second son), having had issue, six sons and several daughters, including:

1) Nawab ‘Abdu’llah Khan Bahadur, of Budaun. Taken to Kandahar, in Afghanistan by Nadir Shah, remaining a prisoner there until 1752. Succeeded in absentia on the death of his father in joint possession of Aonla, 15^th September 1748. His territories in India being administered by Nawab Hafiz Rahmat Khan as Regent. Freed and permitted to return to his possessions in 1752. Received Budaun at the third partition of Nawab ‘Ali Muhammad’s territories in 1754. He was k. in battle with Nawab of Oudh, before 4^th March 1775, having had issue, a son and daughter:
- a) Nawab Nasru’llah Khan Bahadur. Taken as a hostage to Kandahar with his father by Nadir Shah. Regent for his nephew 29^th November 1794-1810. He d. at the Qila-i-Mualla, Rampur, before 29^th November 1810 (bur. there at the Imambara), having had issue, a son:
  - i) Sahibzada ‘Abdu’l Qadir Khan. He had issue, a son:
    - (1) Sahibzada Munawwar ‘Ali Khan.
- a) A daughter. m. Nawab Muhammad ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Nawab of Rampur (b. 1750; d. as a prisoner, at Dungarpur, 20^th September 1794), eldest son of Nawab Faizu’llah ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Mustaid Jang, Nawab of Rampur. She had issue, one son - see below.
2) Nawab Faizu’llah ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, 1^st Nawab of Rampur - see below.
3) Nawab Sa’idu’llah Khan Bahadur, of Moradabad. Appointed as Heir Apparent by his father, September 1748. Succeeded as head of the Rohilla clan and Nawab of Katehir (Rohilkhand), on his death, 15^th September 1748. Reigned under the regency of his father-in-law, Nawab Hafiz Rahmat Khan. Resigned his rights and retired on a pension of Rs. 8 lakhs. Joined Ahmad Shah Durrani and fought on his side at Panipat, receiving Jalesar and Faizabad in reward for his services in 1761. He d. at Aonla, 23^rd July 1762 (bur. there in the Mausoleum of Nawab ‘Ali Muhammad), having had issue: Copyright© Christopher Buyers
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  - i) Nawab Sajjad Ahmad Khan Sahib, of Moradabad. m. Firoza Begum Sahiba. He had issue, a son and a daughter:
    - (1) Sahibzada Sir Shafa’at Ahmad Khan. b. at Moradabad, UP, February 1893, educ. Government High Sch, Moradabad, Trinity Coll, Dublin (MA, D.Litt. 1918), Ireland, Sidney Sussex Coll, Cambridge, and London Univ. Occasional Lecturer at LCC Sch of Education and King’s Coll, London, Reader in Economics Madras Univ 1919-1920, Professor & Head of Dept of Modern Indian History Allahabad Univ 1920-1940, MLC UP 1924-11935, Delegate to Indian Round-Table Conferences in London 1930-1931 & 1932-1933 (Honorary Sec to Muslim Delegation), and to Joint Select Committee on Indian Reforms (Westminster) 1933, Mbr Federal Public Service Cmsn 1940-1941, High Cmsnr for India in South Africa 1941-1946, Mbr Viceroy’s Exec Council and Minister for Education in Interim Govt 1946 (left office when Muslim League joined the govt). Presdt Punjab Muslim Educational Conference and Ajmer Merwara, Muslim Educational Conference 1929, Bengal Muslim Educational Conference 1930, All Bengal Muslim Conference 1931, Muslim Youth League (Calcutta) 1931, All-India Muslim Conference 1933-1934, and All-India Modem History Congress (Poona) 1935. Mbr Cttee of the Empire Parliamentary Assoc. Founder and Editor “Journal of Indian History” until 1925. Author “The East India Trade in the XVth Century” (1923), “Anglo-Portuguese Negotations Relating to Bombay 1660-1677” (1924), “John Marshall in India: Notes and Observations in Bengal, 1668–1672” (1927), “The Indian Federation: An Exposition and Critical Review” (1937), “A School History of India” (1937), “The New Constitution and After 1941” (1942), “The Indian in South Africa” (1946), etc. Rcvd: Knt Bach (7.3.1936), Silver Jubilee (1935) and Coron (1937) medals. m. 29^th March 1924, Fahmida Khanum [Lady Shafa’at Ahmad Khan]. He d. July 1947 (his health having deteriorated after being stabbed during a communal frenzy in Simla), having had issue, two daughters.
    - (1) Sahibzadi Kishwar uz-Zamani Begum [Rani Mankula]. m. 20^th March 1914, Lieutenant-Colonel Muhammad Abdur Rahman (b. 22^nd October 1881), educ. Hyslop Coll, Nagpur and Guy’s Hospital, London, MRCS (England), LRCP (Lond.), FSMF, cmsnd. IMS 1909, served in the Great War 1914-1918 in France, East Persia, Trans-Caspia (rcvd: MID thrice, Mons star, Allied Victory, and IGS medals), brevet Maj 1918, served in Third Afghan War 1919 (rcvd: Afghan medal and clasp), DAMS East Persia 1920-1921, transf to civil duties 1921, Principal Agra Medical Sch, Civil Surgeon Meerut, Aligarh and Agra, retd. 22/10/1936, Mbr Army Indianisation Cttee 1939, Defence Consultative Cttee, Special Officer (Recruitment) Supply Dept 1942, Mbr Federal Public Service Cmsn, Mbr Central Legislative Assembly, Chair Hyderabad Public Service Cmsn 1947-1948. She had issue, three sons.
- a) A daughter. m. at Aonla, before 30^th May 1767, Nawab Muhammad Kalu Khan Bahadur, son of Bakshi ul-Mamlikat, Vakil-i-Mutlaq, Amir ul-Umara, Najib ud-Daula, Shuja ud-Daula, Nawab Muhammad Najib Khan Bahadur, Zabit Jang, Nawab of Najibabad, by his wife, a daughter of Dunde Khan Rohilla - see Najibabad.
4) Nawab Muhammad Yar Khan Bahadur, of Bareilly. He was k. in battle against the Nawab Wazir of Oudh, 23^rd April 1774, having had issue, a son:
- a) Nawab Ahmad Yar Khan. m. Umdah Begum Sahiba (d. after December 1816).
5) Sahibzada Allah Yar Khan Bahadur, of Moradabad. Placed under the charge of his elder brother, Sa’dullah and granted a share in Moradabad. He d. 1754.
6) Sahibzada Murtaza Khan Bahadur. He left India after the third partition of ‘Ali Muhammad’s territories.
1) Sahibzadi ... Begum Sahiba. m. after 1741, to the eldest son of H.H. Wazir ul-Mamalik-i-Hindustan, Itimad ud-Daula, Nawab Qamar ud-din Khan Bahadur, Nusrat Jang [Mir Muhammad Fazil] - see India (Hyderabad).
2) Sahibzadi ... Begum Sahiba. m. H.E. Bakshi ul-Mamlikat, Vakil-i-Mutlaq, Amir ul-Umara, Najib ud-Daula, Nawab Zabita Khan Bahadur, Nawab of Najibabad (d. at Ghausgarh, 21^st January 1785), son of Bakshi ul-Mamlikat, Vakil-i-Mutlaq, Amir ul-Umara, Najib ud-Daula, Shuja ud-Daula, Nawab Muhammad Najib Khan Bahadur, Zabit Jang, Nawab of Najibabad, by his first wife, a daughter of Basharat Khan - see India (Rampur-Najibabad).
3) Sahibzadi ... Begum Sahiba. m. at Bareilly, before 15^th September 1757, Nawab Muhammad ‘Inayat Khan Bahadur, of Etawah (b. before 3^rd February 1745; d.v.p. before 14^th March 1774), eldest son of Mukarram ud-Daula, Hafiz ul-Mulk, Nawab Hafiz Rahmat Khan Bahadur, Nasir Jang, Subahdar Regent of Katehr (Rohilkhand).

1754 - 1794 Nawab Faizu’llah ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Mustaid Jang, Nawab of Rampur. b. before 3^rd June 1734, second son of Nawab ‘Ali Muhammad Khan Bahadur, Nawab of Katehir, educ. privately. Taken to Kandahar, in Afghanistan by Nadir Shah. Succeeded in absentia on the death of his father in joint possession of Aonla, 15^th September 1748. His territories in India being administered by Nawab Hafiz Rahmat Khan as Regent. Freed and permitted to return to his possessions in 1752. Received Rampur and the pargana of Chachait, in the Bareilly district, as his share at the third partition of Nawab ‘Ali Muhammad Khan’s territories, 1754. Forced to evacuate Rampur and retreat into the Terai in 1759, following the Maratha invasion of his territories. Returned with the help of Shuja ud-Daula of Oudh and drove them across the Ganges. Joined Ahmad Shah Durrani and fought on his side at the Battle of Panipat. Granted Shikohabad in reward for his services, 1761. Forced to retreat to Aonla in 1774, and then further towards Laldhang, when the Nawab Wazir of Oudh invaded Rohilkand and killed Nawab Hafiz Rahmat Khan at Miranpur Katra. Concluded a treaty of settlement with the Nawab Wazir on 25^th October 1774 (under British guarantee) by which he received a huge jagir out of the territories formerly controlled by Nawabs Hafiz Rahmat Khan and Dunde Khan. Established his capital at Rampur in 1778, after receiving a guarantee of possession for that place by the HEIC. m. several wives, including a sister of Bahadur Khan. He d. from an infected carbuncle on his back, at the Qila-i-Mualla, Rampur, 18^th July 1794 (bur. there at the Imambara), having had issue, nine sons and three daughters:

1) Nawab Muhammad ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Nawab of Rampur (s/o Bahadur Khan’s sister) - see below.
2) Nawab Husain ‘Ali Khan Bahadur.
3) Nawab Fath ‘Ali Khan Bahadur. Granted a stipend of Rs 24,000 p.a. 1794. He had issue, a son:
- a) Sahibzada ‘Inayatu’llah Khan. He d. after 1847.
4) Nawab Ghulam Muhammad Khan Bahadur, Nawab of Rampur (s/o Bahadur Khan’s sister) - see below.
5) Nawab Nizam ‘Ali Khan Bahadur. Granted a stipend of Rs 24,000 p.a. 1794.
6) Nawab Yakub ‘Ali Khan Bahadur. Granted a stipend of Rs 24,000 p.a. 1794.
7) Nawab Kasim ‘Ali Khan Bahadur. Granted a stipend of Rs 24,000 p.a. 1794. He d. after 1814, having had issue::
- a) Sahibzada Badur ‘Ali Khan. He d. after 1847.
8) Nawab Kabir ‘Ali Khan Bahadur. He d.v.p. before 1793.Copyright© Christopher Buyers
9) Nawab Karimu’llah Khan Bahadur. Granted a stipend of Rs 20,000 p.a. 1794. He d. after 1814, having had issue, a daughter:
- a) Sahibzadi Aftab Begum Sahiba. m. one of her uncles, one of the sons of Nawab Faizu’llah ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Mustaid Jang, Nawab of Rampur. She had issue, one daughter:
  - i) Sahibzadi Sikandar uz-Zamani Begum Sahiba [Nizami Begum].
1) A sister of Nawab Ghulam Muhammad Khan. m. at Rampur, 14^th August 1793, Colonel Nujjoo Khan (k. and beheaded, at Bithowra, 29^th October 1794).

1794 Nawab Muhammad ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Nawab of Rampur. b. 1751, eldest son of Nawab Faizu’llah ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Mustaid Jang, Nawab of Rampur, by his wife, a sister of Bahadur Khan, educ. privately. Succeeded on the death of his father, 28^th July 1794. Installed on the musnaid, at the Qila-i-Mualla, Rampur, 24^th July 1794 (recognised by the Nawab Wazir of Oudh). Deposed by the leaders of his clan in favour of his younger half-brother “as the hearts of the leaders of the clan were estranged from him on account of his unbridled tongue and his want of valour”, 14^th August 1794. Wounded during the encounter, taken prisoner, but given safe conduct to Dungapur, 17^th August 1794. m. a daughter of his uncle, Nawab ‘Abdu’llah Khan Bahadur, of Budaun. He d. as a prisoner (shot in his sleep), at Dungarpur, 20^th September 1794 (bur. Madarsa muhalla), having had issue, an only son:

1) Nawab Ahmad ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Nawab of Rampur - see below.

1794 ‘Ali Jah, Amir ul-Umara, Nasir ul-Mulk, Mukhlis ud-Daula, Nawab Haji Ghulam Muhammad Khan Bahadur, Mustaid Jang, Nawab of Rampur. b. before 11^th July 1763, fourth son of Nawab Faizu’llah ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Mustaid Jang, Nawab of Rampur, by his wife, a sister of Bahadur Khan, educ. privately. Deputy to his elder brother and Bakshi (Paymaster-General) of the army 1784-1793. Chosen as ruler by the elders of his family and leaders of his clan, in preference to his elder brother, 14^th August 1794. Ascended the musnaid on the same day, at the Qila-i-Mualla, Rampur. Deposed by the British and the Nawab Nazim of Oudh, 24^th October 1794. Attempted to give battle but failed in his bid, and fled from the field 30^th October 1794. Imprisoned at Chunar until the payment of blood money, then granted a pension of Rs 1,500 per mensum, given a residence in Benares and his personal properties restored to him. These, he settled on his wife and children, then went on a pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina. Granted the personal titles of ‘Ali Jah, Mukhlis ud-Daula, Nasir ul-Mulk, Amir ul-Umara, and Mustaid Jang. However, after returning to Bombay, he journeyed to Jaipur where the Maharaja supposedly offered him the Shekhowatee country, yielding Rs 3 lachs p.a. He then summoned 500 Afghans from Rampur, but the Jaipur ruler withdrew his offer, forcing Ghulam Muhammad to flee in distress to Nagore, Bikanir, Bahawalpur, Multan, and Peshawar, 100 of his followers died from the intense cold. He then went over to Kabul to seek aid from Shah Zaman, who merely gave him a document addressed to the Nawab Wazir of Oudh and to the British. He returned to Hindustan, but on reaching Nadaun and hearing of the death of Asaf ud-Daula, he settled peacefully there and the government resumed his pension payments. He d. at Nadaun, near Kangra, Punjab, 16^th February 1823, having had issue, six sons:

1) Sahibzada ‘Abdu’l Rahman Khan.
2) Sahibzada Hafizu’llah Khan. Deputy Collector of Moradabad 1847.
3) Nawab ‘Abdu’llah Bahadur. He had issue:
- a) Sahibzada ... Khan. He had issue:
  - i) Sahibzada ... Khan. He had issue:
    - (1) Sahibzada Mahmud ‘Ali Khan Bahadur [Prince Mahmood Ali Khan]. b. Rampur, 1880, educ. Western Univ (BA), London, Ontario, Canada, Univ Coll (Dip. Agr.), London, and British Dairy Inst (Dip. Darying), Reading. Rampur State Service 1896-1905, Personal Assist to the Nawab of Rampur, Chief Excise Officer, Chief Officer for Foreign Property, Mngr State Farms, Officer in Audit & Accounts Dept, Private Sec to the Nawab, Home Minister, and Dewan of Baoni State 1930-1931. Presdt All India Tibhya Ayuvedic Conference (Rampur). Mbr Royal Agricultural Soc of England, Highland & Agricultural Soc of Scotland, Royal Assoc of British Dairy Farmers, Chemistry Soc, etc.
4) Nawab Muhammad Said Khan Bahadur, Nawab of Rampur - see below.
5) Sahibzada ‘Abdu’l ‘Ali Khan. Served with distinction during the Indian Mutiny 1857-1858, placed in charge of Moradabad 1857. Rcvd: Mutiny Medal (1858). He had issue, a son:
- a) Sahibzada ‘Inayat ‘Ali Khan. He had issue, a son:
  - i) Sahibzada Niaz Husain Khan. m. Sahibzadi Jafri Begum Sahiba, daughter of Nawab Muhammad Said ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Nawab of Rampur. He had issue, a son:
    - (1) Sahibzada Syed Ijaz Husain Khan. m. a daughter Nawab Kazim ‘Ali Khan Bahadur. He had issue, a son:
      - (a) Sahibzada Syed Mumtaz Husain Khan [Chanda Sahib]. Rcvd: Delhi Durbar silver medal (1911). m. at Rampur, Sahibzadi Shahzadi Begum (b. before 1898), second daughter of Major-General H.H. ‘Ali Jah, Farzand-i-Dilpazir-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Mukhlis ud-Daula, Nasir ul-Mulk, Amir ul-Umara, Syed Sir Muhammad Hamid ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Mustaid Jang, Nawab of Rampur, GCSI, GCIE, GCVO, by his fourth wife, H.H. Nawab Huzur Aliya Begum Sahiba. He d. 1924, having had issue, two sons:
        
        (i) Sahibzada Syed Jafar Husain Khan, educ. Great Chesterfield, Cambridge. m. a daughter of Sahibzada Sa’adat ‘Ali Khan, sometime Home Sec, by his wife, Akhtar Jahan Begum [Begum Bilsi].
        
        (ii) Captain Sahibzada Syed Raza Husain Khan educ. Great Chesterfield, Cambridge. m. at Mussoorie, a daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel H.H. Nawab Sir Muhammad Ahmad ‘Ali Khan Bahadur, Nawab of Maler Kotla, KCSI, KCIE.
6) Nawab Sayadat ‘Ali Khan Bahadur. He had issue, a son:
- a) Mirza Abbas ‘Ali ‘Ali Khan. A distinguished poet under the non de plume of "Betab".

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