| Imam Bakhsh Khan | |
|---|---|
| Mir of Khairpur | |
| Reign | 5 March 1909 – 8 February 1921 |
| Predecessor | Faiz Muhammad Khan |
| Successor | Ali Nawaz Khan |
| Born | December 1860 Khairpur, Sindh |
| Died | 8 February 1921 Khairpur, Sindh |
| House | Talpur |
| Father | Faiz Muhammad Khan |
| Religion | Islam |
Lieut.-Col. H.H. Mir Sir Imam Bakhsh Khan Talpur G.C.I.E. ( Sindhi: امام بخش خان ٽالپر; December 1860 - 8 February 1921), was 5th ruler of Sohrabani Talpur dynasty of Khairpur State from 1909 until 1921.
Biography
He was born in December 1860 to Mir Faiz Muhammad Khan Talpur I. [1] He succeeded to the Gaddi on the death of his father on 5 March 1909. [1] During his reign, remarkable progress was seen in the field of education. [2] [3] There were more than 98 schools where education was free. [2] [3] Schools in Khairpur State provided students with meals and living expenses. [2] [3] Both educational institutions and boarding facilities were provided free of charge. [2] [3] He died on 8 February 1921, and was succeeded by his son, Ali Nawaz. [4]
Honours
He was honored with G.C.I.E. in 1911. [4] He was given honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel on 1 January 1918 in recognition of valuable services rendered by him in connection with the War. [4] He was also Donat of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. [4]
References
- ^ a b Memoranda on Native States in India, Together with a List of Independent Ruling Chiefs, Chiefs of Frontier States, and Other Notables with Their Proper Forms of Address. India: Superintendent Government Print. 1911.
- ^ a b c d Vadivelu, A. (1915). The Ruling Chiefs, Nobles and Zamindars of India. Vol. 1. G.C. Loganadham.
- ^ a b c d "Khairpur Revisited - Education - The Royal Talpurs and the Heritage of Sindh". 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
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b
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d Arnold, Bond, J. W. Playne, Somerset Solomon, R. V. Wright (2006).
Indian states : a biographical, historical, and administrative survey. Asian Educational Services.
ISBN
81-206-1965-X.
OCLC
836381195.
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| Imam Bakhsh Khan | |
|---|---|
| Mir of Khairpur | |
| Reign | 5 March 1909 – 8 February 1921 |
| Predecessor | Faiz Muhammad Khan |
| Successor | Ali Nawaz Khan |
| Born | December 1860 Khairpur, Sindh |
| Died | 8 February 1921 Khairpur, Sindh |
| House | Talpur |
| Father | Faiz Muhammad Khan |
| Religion | Islam |
Lieut.-Col. H.H. Mir Sir Imam Bakhsh Khan Talpur G.C.I.E. ( Sindhi: امام بخش خان ٽالپر; December 1860 - 8 February 1921), was 5th ruler of Sohrabani Talpur dynasty of Khairpur State from 1909 until 1921.
Biography
He was born in December 1860 to Mir Faiz Muhammad Khan Talpur I. [1] He succeeded to the Gaddi on the death of his father on 5 March 1909. [1] During his reign, remarkable progress was seen in the field of education. [2] [3] There were more than 98 schools where education was free. [2] [3] Schools in Khairpur State provided students with meals and living expenses. [2] [3] Both educational institutions and boarding facilities were provided free of charge. [2] [3] He died on 8 February 1921, and was succeeded by his son, Ali Nawaz. [4]
Honours
He was honored with G.C.I.E. in 1911. [4] He was given honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel on 1 January 1918 in recognition of valuable services rendered by him in connection with the War. [4] He was also Donat of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. [4]
References
- ^ a b Memoranda on Native States in India, Together with a List of Independent Ruling Chiefs, Chiefs of Frontier States, and Other Notables with Their Proper Forms of Address. India: Superintendent Government Print. 1911.
- ^ a b c d Vadivelu, A. (1915). The Ruling Chiefs, Nobles and Zamindars of India. Vol. 1. G.C. Loganadham.
- ^ a b c d "Khairpur Revisited - Education - The Royal Talpurs and the Heritage of Sindh". 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2022-05-02.
- ^
a
b
c
d Arnold, Bond, J. W. Playne, Somerset Solomon, R. V. Wright (2006).
Indian states : a biographical, historical, and administrative survey. Asian Educational Services.
ISBN
81-206-1965-X.
OCLC
836381195.
{{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list ( link)