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Muhammad Faiyaz Ali Khan

Muhammad Faiyaz Ali Khan

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Nawab Sir Muhammad Faiyaz Ali Khan Bahadur KCIE KCVO CSI CBE (1851–1922) was a Nawab of Pahasu, a member of the Governor General's Council of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh and Member of the Legislative council of the United Provinces.[1][2]

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Early life

Faiyaz Ali Khan was born to Sir Muhammad Faiz Ali Khan in 1851 in a Muslim Rajput family belonging to Lalkhani branch.

He had two wives and had 3 children from his first wife and one child from 2nd wife Khan.

Positions

  • 1898-1902: Member of Legislative council of United Provinces
  • 1898-1900: Member of Governors General's Legislative council

Khan was appointed Foreign Minister of Jaipur State Council in 1901 of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II (1880-1922).

In 1902, he was chosen to represent the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh at the coronation in London of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.[3]

Honours and decorations

He was honoured with the titles of Khan Bahadur and Mumtaz-ud-Daula.

Philanthropy

He was noted for his philanthropic works and had devoted a large estate for charitable purpose. He also founded an Anglo-vernacular school at Pahasu in 1899. He had donated large amount for public and charitable purposes.[8]

He also build the Mumtaz hostel of Aligarh Muslim University. And it is named after his name only. He also served as President of Board of Trustees of Aligarh Muslim University.[9]

See also

References

  • Robinson, Francis (3 December 2007). Separatism Among Indian Muslims: The Politics of the United Provinces' Muslims, 1860-1923. Cambridge University Press. p. 412. ISBN 9780521048262.
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    Office, Great Britain India (1819). "The India List and India Office List for ..." Harrison and Sons. Retrieved 16 February 2019.
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    Whitaker's Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage ...by 1922 - Nobility
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    "The Coronation". The Times. No. 36754. London. 29 April 1902. p. 10.
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    "No. 27511". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 1902. p. 2.
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    "No. 28034". The London Gazette (Supplement). 25 June 1907. p. 4432.
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    "No. 28559". The London Gazette. 8 December 1911. p. 9364.
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    "No. 31114". The London Gazette (Supplement). 7 January 1919. p. 452.
  8. [8]
    Dictionary of Indian Biography By C. E. Buckland: pp: 326
  9. [9]
    The Indian Year-book and Annual - Page 307:1912
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