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The '''Mian family of Baghbanpura''' is a feudal family of Punjabi [[Arain]] descent from [[Baghbanpura]], Lahore, which was politically prominent in the early-20th century. The family originally owned the private land in Baghbanpura on which the [[Shalimar Gardens, Lahore|Shalimar Gardens]] were later built. The Mian family offered their land to the Mughal Emperor, [[Shah Jahan]] for the construction of gardens and in return the custodianship of Shalimar Gardens was granted to the family in 1641, holding the position for over 350 years.

==Notable members==
* Mian Muhammad Yusaf Manga (1635–1720) — who was appointed custodian of the famed [[Shalimar Gardens, Lahore]] by [[Mughal emperors|Mughals]], and also received the title of 'Mian' from [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] emperor [[Shah Jahan]])<ref>Shalamar Bagh, World Heritage Series published by UNESCO</ref>
* Mian Qadir Baksh (1799–1881) — poetical name being Nadir, [[Chief Engineer]] Artillery in [[Ranjit Singh]]'s army.<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=TbRwQgAACAAJ David Gilmartin: Empire and Islam: Punjab and the making of Pakistan]. [[University of California]], 1988</ref>
* Justice [[Mian Shah Din]] (1868–1918)<ref>Justice Shah Din: A Biography by Bashir Ahmad – Pub. 1962</ref> — first Muslim chief judge in British India, poet and writer.
* Sir [[Mian Mohammad Shafi]] (1869–1932) — Notable muslim activist, barrister, Chief Judge, founded Punjab Muslim League, Proposed All India Muslim League, Member Viceroy's Executive Council.{{fact|date=June 2025}}
* [[Mian Sir Muhammad Shah Nawaz]] (1883–1955)<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=y_iHAwAAQBAJ&dq=Mian%20Family%20Baghbanpura%20arain&pg=PA263 The Garrison State: Military, Government and Society in Colonial Punjab, 1849–1947 by Tan Tai Yong pg.263]</ref> — A politician of Punjab in the 1920s.
* Justice Sir [[Abdul Rashid (judge)|Mian Abdul Rashid]] (1889–1980) — first Chief Justice of [[Pakistan]] (1947).{{fact|date=June 2025}}
* [[Iftikharuddin|Mian Iftikharuddin]] (1891–1960) — Politician, owner of ''[[Pakistan Times]]'' and ''Daily Imroz''{{fact|date=June 2025}}
* Mian Muhammad Rafi — Secretary to the Government of India until Partition.{{fact|date=June 2025}}
* [[Jahanara Shahnawaz]] (1896–1979) — Politician and [[All-India Muslim League|Muslim League]] activist.<ref name="Shamsie2015">{{cite book|author=Muneeza Shamsie|title=And the World Changed: Contemporary Stories by Pakistani Women|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=82NFCgAAQBAJ&pg=PA5|date=11 July 2015|publisher=Feminist Press at The City University of New York|isbn=978-1-55861-931-9|pages=5–}}</ref>
* [[Mumtaz Shahnawaz]] (1912–1948) — Political activist and author, who died in a plane crash at the age of 35 en-route to represent Pakistan at the UN General Assembly, the first woman in Asia to preside over a legislative session.
* [[Nasim Shahnawaz]] (1916–1983) — A writer, politician and women rights activist. She was married to General [[Akbar Khan (general, born 1912)|Akbar Khan]]. She was also indicted in Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case. Later she joined [[Pakistan Peoples Party]] and became a member of National Assembly.
* [[Irfan Qadir]] (1955–present) — A Pakistani lawyer and jurist who became the 29th [[Attorney-General for Pakistan|Attorney General for Pakistan]]. He also held the office of Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for accountability, interior and law with the rank and status of a federal minister. He is presently serving as Legal consultant to the President of Pakistan.

==References==
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[[Category:Pakistani noble families]]
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