Nawab of Bhopal
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The Nawabs of Bhopal were the Muslim
rulers of the princely state of Bhopal
, now part of the modern state of Madhya Pradesh
, in India
. The last Nawab
was Hamidullah Khan
, who acceded
his state to India
in 1947.
The female Nawabs were also known as the Begum
s, their official title being Nawab Begum of Bhopal. The term “Begum of Bhopal” may in theory also refer to the wives of male Nawabs of Bhopal; however, in practice such ladies are only rarely referred to by that title.
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
rulers of the princely state of Bhopal
Bhopal (state)
Bhopal State was an independent state of 18th century India, a princely salute state in a subsidiary alliance with British India from 1818 to 1947, and an independent country from 1947 to 1949...
, now part of the modern state of Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
, in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The last Nawab
Nawab
A Nawab or Nawaab is an honorific title given to Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. It is the Muslim equivalent of the term "maharaja" that was granted to Hindu rulers....
was Hamidullah Khan
Hamidullah Khan
Hajji Nawab Hafiz Muhammad Hamidullah Khan was the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal, which merged with the state of Madhya Pradesh in 1956. He ruled from 1926 when his mother, Begum Kaikhusrau Jahan Begum, abdicated in his favor, until 1949 and held the honorific title until his death in 1960...
, who acceded
Instrument of Accession
The Instrument of Accession was a legal document created in 1947 to enable each of the rulers of the princely states under British suzerainty to join one of the new dominions of India or Pakistan created by the Partition of British India.-Background:...
his state to India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
in 1947.
The female Nawabs were also known as the Begum
Begum
Begum, Begam or Baigum is a Turkic title given to female family members of a Baig or 'Beg', a higher official. The term Begum is derived from the word Beg, and means a female member of the Beg's family.Also used Begzadi, for Ex...
s, their official title being Nawab Begum of Bhopal. The term “Begum of Bhopal” may in theory also refer to the wives of male Nawabs of Bhopal; however, in practice such ladies are only rarely referred to by that title.
Nawabs of Bhopal
- Nawab Dost Muhammad Khan Bahadur (circa 1672-1728). Founded the state of Bhopal in 1723 and ruled 1723-1728.
- Nawab Sultan Muhammad Khan Bahadur (1720-?). Ruled during 1728-1742.
- Nawab Yar Muhammad Khan Bahadur (1709-1742) Regent of Bhopal 1728-1742.
- Nawab Faiz Muhammad Khan Bahadur (1731-1777); ruled from 1742-1777.
- Nawab Hayat Muhammad Khan Bahadur (1736-1807); ruled from 1777-1807.
- Nawab Ghaus Muhammad Khan Bahadur (1767-1826); ruled from 1807-1826.
- Nawab Muiz Muhammad Khan Bahadur (circa 1795-1869; ruled from 1826-1837.
- Nawab Jahangir Muhammad Khan Bahadur (1816-1844); ruled from 1837-1844.
Nawab Begums of Bhopal
- Qudsia Begum, Regent of Bhopal (regentRegentA regent, from the Latin regens "one who reigns", is a person selected to act as head of state because the ruler is a minor, not present, or debilitated. Currently there are only two ruling Regencies in the world, sovereign Liechtenstein and the Malaysian constitutive state of Terengganu...
from 1819-1837, ruler from 1844-1860) - Nawab Sikandar Begum (ruled from 1860-1868)
- Begum Sultan Shah JehanSultan Shah Jahan, Begum of BhopalSultan Shahjahan Begum GCSI CI KIH was the Begum of Bhopal for two times: 1844–60, and secondly during 1868–1901....
(ruled from 1844-1860 and 1868-1901) - Begum Kaikhusrau JahanKaikhusrau Jahan, Begum of BhopalNawab Begum Dame Sultan Kaikhusrau Jahan GCSI GCIE GBE GCStJ CI KIH was a notable and progressive Begum of Bhopal who ruled from 1901 to 1926.-Early life:...
(ruled from 1901-1926)
Titular rulers
- Al-Haj NawabNawabA Nawab or Nawaab is an honorific title given to Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. It is the Muslim equivalent of the term "maharaja" that was granted to Hindu rulers....
SirSirSir is an honorific used as a title , or as a courtesy title to address a man without using his given or family name in many English speaking cultures...
Hafiz Muhammad Hamidullah KhanHamidullah KhanHajji Nawab Hafiz Muhammad Hamidullah Khan was the last ruling Nawab of Bhopal, which merged with the state of Madhya Pradesh in 1956. He ruled from 1926 when his mother, Begum Kaikhusrau Jahan Begum, abdicated in his favor, until 1949 and held the honorific title until his death in 1960...
Bahadur GCSI, GCIE, CVORoyal Victorian OrderThe Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
(1894-1960); ruled from 1926-1947, serving as nominal ruler to his death in 1960. Last of the sovereign Nawabs of Bhopal. - Sajida Sultan, Begum of BhopalSajida Sultan, Begum of BhopalSajida Sultan was a Begum of Bhopal in her own right, and consort to a Nawab of Pataudi.Sajida was the second daughter of Nawab Hamidullah Khan, last ruling Nawab of Bhopal. She was the grand daughter of Begum Sultan Jahan, the fourth ruling queen of Bhopal...
(1915 - 1995); ruled from (1960-1971), titular Begum of Bhopal until 1971 when India abolished royal entitlements through the 26th Amendment to the Constitution of India. - Mansoor Ali Khan PataudiMansoor Ali Khan PataudiMansoor Ali Khan or Mansur Ali Khan , sometimes M.A.K. Pataudi , nicknamed Tiger Pataudi, was an Indian cricketer and former captain of the Indian cricket team...
, sometimes M. A. K. Pataudi, born 5 January 1941, the son of Sajida Sultan, Begum of Bhopal, and Nawab Iftikhar Ali Khan, eighth Nawab of Pataudi; holder of the title from 5 September 1995 to 22 September 2011 - Saif Ali KhanSaif Ali KhanSaif Ali Khan is an Indian actor known for his work in Bollywood films. He is the son of the late former Nawab of Pataudi, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, and actress Sharmila Tagore. He has two sisters: Saba Ali Khan and actress Soha Ali Khan....
, born 16 August 1970; the son of Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, 9th Nawab of Pataudi, Nawab from 22 September 2011 to date