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	Quli Khan was a member of the governing class of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. As a young man, Quli was a protegee of [[Bairam Khan]], a powerful noble who served as the regent of the [[Mughal Empire]] during the early reign of [[Akbar\|Akbar the Great]]. Quli's connection to Bairam Khan allowed him to curry an extensive amount of favor with the Mughal court.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3ctLNvx68hIC&q=Shah+Quli+Khan&pg=PA83\|title=Architecture of Mughal India\|last=Asher\|first=Catherine B.\|date=1992-09-24\|publisher=Cambridge University Press\|isbn=9780521267281\|language=en}}</ref>		Quli Khan was a member of the governing class of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. As a young man, Quli was a protegee of [[Bairam Khan]], a powerful noble who served as the regent of the [[Mughal Empire]] during the early reign of [[Akbar\|Akbar the Great]]. Quli's connection to Bairam Khan allowed him to curry an extensive amount of favor with the Mughal court.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3ctLNvx68hIC&q=Shah+Quli+Khan&pg=PA83\|title=Architecture of Mughal India\|last=Asher\|first=Catherine B.\|date=1992-09-24\|publisher=Cambridge University Press\|isbn=9780521267281\|language=en}}</ref>

			=== Military career ===
	In the 1550s, a series of wars broke out between the Mughals and the [[Sur Empire]].<ref name=":0" /> Quli Khan was deployed with the Mughal army during the war, and distinguished himself during the conflicts. During the pivotal [[Second Battle of Panipat]] in 1556, Quli fought against and wounded [[Hemu]], the commander of the Sur army.<ref name=":0" /> The battle was a decisive victory for the Mughal empire, and Emperor Akbar commended Quli for his role in the victory, showering him with wealth, titles, and land.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />		In the 1550s, a series of wars broke out between the Mughals and the [[Sur Empire]].<ref name=":0" /> Quli Khan was deployed with the Mughal army during the war, and distinguished himself during the conflicts. During the pivotal [[Second Battle of Panipat]] in 1556, Quli fought against and wounded [[Hemu]], the commander of the Sur army.<ref name=":0" /> The battle was a decisive victory for the Mughal empire, and Emperor Akbar commended Quli for his role in the victory, showering him with wealth, titles, and land.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

			=== Governor of Narnaul ===
	In the 1570s, Quli Khan was named as the Mughal governor of [[Narnaul]].<ref name=":1">Alexander Mikaberidze, (2011). ''Conflict and Conquest in the Islamic World a Historical Encyclopedia''. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. p. 707. {{ISBN\|9781598843378}}.</ref> As governor, Quli began a massive construction program across the territory. His first major project was to construct a tomb in his own honor. The tomb, which has been cited as an excellent example of Mughal architectural style,<ref name=":0" /> was built between 1774 and 1775.<ref name=":0" /> The tomb featured a planned garden, and was part of Quli's gubernatorial estate.<ref name=":0" />		In the 1570s, Quli Khan was named as the Mughal governor of [[Narnaul]].<ref name=":1">Alexander Mikaberidze, (2011). ''Conflict and Conquest in the Islamic World a Historical Encyclopedia''. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. p. 707. {{ISBN\|9781598843378}}.</ref> As governor, Quli began a massive construction program across the territory. His first major project was to construct a tomb in his own honor. The tomb, which has been cited as an excellent example of Mughal architectural style,<ref name=":0" /> was built between 1774 and 1775.<ref name=":0" /> The tomb featured a planned garden, and was part of Quli's gubernatorial estate.<ref name=":0" />

	Fifteen years after building his tomb, Quli Khan began constructing a palace for himself. This building would become known as the [[Jal Mahal (Narnaul)\|Jal Mahal]].<ref name=":1" /> The palace was built in the middle of an artificial lake, and is adorned with art and carvings. One such carving was done in such a way as to praise Quli Khan's victory over Hemi some forty years earlier.<ref name=":0" />		Fifteen years after building his tomb, Quli Khan began constructing a palace for himself. This building would become known as the [[Jal Mahal (Narnaul)\|Jal Mahal]].<ref name=":1" /> The palace was built in the middle of an artificial lake, and is adorned with art and carvings. One such carving was done in such a way as to praise Quli Khan's victory over Hemi some forty years earlier.<ref name=":0" />

	Upon his death, Quli Khan (who was known for his generosity) donated much of his wealth to his [[courtier]]s; it has also been posited that this donation was a way to circumvent the inheritance laws of the Mughal empire.<ref name=":0" /> He had no heirs.<ref name=":0" />		Upon his death, Quli Khan (who was known for his generosity) donated much of his wealth to his [[courtier]]s; it has also been posited that this donation was a way to circumvent the inheritance laws of the Mughal empire.<ref name=":0" /> He had no heirs.<ref name=":0" /> He was buried in the [[Shah Quli Khan's Tomb]].

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Shah '''Quli Khan''' was a 16th-century [[Mughal Empire|Mughal]] official, governor, and art patron. Quli served as the Mughal governor of [[Narnaul]], [[India]], and notably constructed a number of historic sites in the state.

== Biography ==
[[File:Jal Mahal narnaul.jpg|thumb|The [[Jal Mahal (Narnaul)|Jal Magal in Narnaul]], which was built by Shah Quli Khan in the late 16th century]]
Quli Khan was a member of the governing class of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. As a young man, Quli was a protegee of [[Bairam Khan]], a powerful noble who served as the regent of the [[Mughal Empire]] during the early reign of [[Akbar|Akbar the Great]]. Quli's connection to Bairam Khan allowed him to curry an extensive amount of favor with the Mughal court.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3ctLNvx68hIC&q=Shah+Quli+Khan&pg=PA83|title=Architecture of Mughal India|last=Asher|first=Catherine B.|date=1992-09-24|publisher=Cambridge University Press|isbn=9780521267281|language=en}}</ref>

In the 1550s, a series of wars broke out between the Mughals and the [[Sur Empire]].<ref name=":0" /> Quli Khan was deployed with the Mughal army during the war, and distinguished himself during the conflicts. During the pivotal [[Second Battle of Panipat]] in 1556, Quli fought against and wounded [[Hemu]], the commander of the Sur army.<ref name=":0" /> The battle was a decisive victory for the Mughal empire, and Emperor Akbar commended Quli for his role in the victory, showering him with wealth, titles, and land.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

In the 1570s, Quli Khan was named as the Mughal governor of [[Narnaul]].<ref name=":1">Alexander Mikaberidze, (2011). ''Conflict and Conquest in the Islamic World a Historical Encyclopedia''. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. p. 707. {{ISBN|9781598843378}}.</ref> As governor, Quli began a massive construction program across the territory. His first major project was to construct a tomb in his own honor. The tomb, which has been cited as an excellent example of Mughal architectural style,<ref name=":0" /> was built between 1774 and 1775.<ref name=":0" /> The tomb featured a planned garden, and was part of Quli's gubernatorial estate.<ref name=":0" />

Fifteen years after building his tomb, Quli Khan began constructing a palace for himself. This building would become known as the [[Jal Mahal (Narnaul)|Jal Mahal]].<ref name=":1" /> The palace was built in the middle of an artificial lake, and is adorned with art and carvings. One such carving was done in such a way as to praise Quli Khan's victory over Hemi some forty years earlier.<ref name=":0" />

Upon his death, Quli Khan (who was known for his generosity) donated much of his wealth to his [[courtier]]s; it has also been posited that this donation was a way to circumvent the inheritance laws of the Mughal empire.<ref name=":0" /> He had no heirs.<ref name=":0" />

== References ==
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	~~Shah~~ '''Quli Khan''' was a 16th-century [[Mughal Empire\|Mughal]] official, governor, and art patron. Quli served as the Mughal ~~governor~~ of [[Narnaul]], [[India]], and notably constructed a number of historic sites in the state.		'''Shah Quli Khan''' was a 16th-century [[Mughal Empire\|Mughal]] official, [[nawab]] (governor), and art patron. Shah Quli served as the Mughal nawab of [[Narnaul]], [[India]], and notably constructed a number of historic sites in the state.

	== Biography ==		== Biography ==
	[[File:Jal Mahal narnaul.jpg\|thumb\|The [[Jal Mahal (Narnaul)\|Jal Magal in Narnaul]], which was built by Shah Quli Khan in the late 16th century]]		[[File:Jal Mahal narnaul.jpg\|thumb\|The [[Jal Mahal (Narnaul)\|Jal Magal in Narnaul]], which was built by Shah Quli Khan in the late 16th century]]
	Quli Khan was a member of the governing class of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. As a young man, Quli was a protegee of [[Bairam Khan]], a powerful noble who served as the regent of the [[Mughal Empire]] during the early reign of [[Akbar\|Akbar the Great]]. Quli's connection to Bairam Khan allowed him to curry an extensive amount of favor with the Mughal court.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3ctLNvx68hIC&q=Shah+Quli+Khan&pg=PA83\|title=Architecture of Mughal India\|last=Asher\|first=Catherine B.\|date=1992-09-24\|publisher=Cambridge University Press\|isbn=9780521267281\|language=en}}</ref>		Shah Quli Khan was a member of the governing class of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. As a young man, Shah Quli was a protegee of [[Bairam Khan]], a powerful noble who served as the regent of the [[Mughal Empire]] during the early reign of [[Akbar\|Akbar the Great]]. Quli's connection to Bairam Khan allowed him to curry an extensive amount of favor with the Mughal court.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book\|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3ctLNvx68hIC&q=Shah+Quli+Khan&pg=PA83\|title=Architecture of Mughal India\|last=Asher\|first=Catherine B.\|date=1992-09-24\|publisher=Cambridge University Press\|isbn=9780521267281\|language=en}}</ref>

	=== Military career ===		=== Military career ===
	In the 1550s, a series of wars broke out between the Mughals and the [[Sur Empire]].<ref name=":0" /> Quli Khan was deployed with the Mughal army during the war, and distinguished himself during the conflicts. During the pivotal [[Second Battle of Panipat]] in 1556, Quli fought against and wounded [[Hemu]], the commander of the Sur army.<ref name=":0" /> The battle was a decisive victory for the Mughal empire, and Emperor Akbar commended Quli for his role in the victory, showering him with wealth, titles, and land.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />		In the 1550s, a series of wars broke out between the Mughals and the [[Sur Empire]].<ref name=":0" /> Shah Quli Khan was deployed with the Mughal army during the war, and distinguished himself during the conflicts. During the pivotal [[Second Battle of Panipat]] in 1556, Shah Quli fought against and wounded [[Hemu]], the commander of the Sur army.<ref name=":0" /> The battle was a decisive victory for the Mughal empire, and Emperor Akbar commended Shah Quli for his role in the victory, showering him with wealth, titles, and land.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

	=== Governor of Narnaul ===		=== Governor of Narnaul ===
	In the 1570s, Quli Khan was named as the Mughal governor of [[Narnaul]].<ref name=":1">Alexander Mikaberidze, (2011). ''Conflict and Conquest in the Islamic World a Historical Encyclopedia''. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. p. 707. {{ISBN\|9781598843378}}.</ref> As governor, Quli began a massive construction program across the territory. His first major project was to construct a tomb in his own honor. The tomb, which has been cited as an excellent example of Mughal architectural style,<ref name=":0" /> was built between 1774 and 1775.<ref name=":0" /> The tomb featured a planned garden, and was part of Quli's gubernatorial estate.<ref name=":0" />		In the 1570s, Shah Quli Khan was named as the Mughal governor of [[Narnaul]].<ref name=":1">Alexander Mikaberidze, (2011). ''Conflict and Conquest in the Islamic World a Historical Encyclopedia''. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. p. 707. {{ISBN\|9781598843378}}.</ref> As governor, Shah Quli began a massive construction program across the territory. His first major project was to construct a tomb in his own honor. The tomb, which has been cited as an excellent example of Mughal architectural style,<ref name=":0" /> was built between 1774 and 1775.<ref name=":0" /> The tomb featured a planned garden, and was part of Shah Quli's gubernatorial estate.<ref name=":0" />

	Fifteen years after building his tomb, Quli Khan began constructing a palace for himself. This building would become known as the [[Jal Mahal (Narnaul)\|Jal Mahal]].<ref name=":1" /> The palace was built in the middle of an artificial lake, and is adorned with art and carvings. One such carving was done in such a way as to praise Quli Khan's victory over Hemi some forty years earlier.<ref name=":0" />		Fifteen years after building his tomb, Shah Quli Khan began constructing a palace for himself. This building would become known as the [[Jal Mahal (Narnaul)\|Jal Mahal]].<ref name=":1" /> The palace was built in the middle of an artificial lake, and is adorned with art and carvings. One such carving was done in such a way as to praise Shah Quli Khan's victory over Hemi some forty years earlier.<ref name=":0" />

	Upon his death, Quli Khan (who was known for his generosity) donated much of his wealth to his [[courtier]]s; it has also been posited that this donation was a way to circumvent the inheritance laws of the Mughal empire.<ref name=":0" /> He had no heirs.<ref name=":0" /> He was buried in the [[Shah Quli Khan's Tomb]].		Upon his death, Shah Quli Khan (who was known for his generosity) donated much of his wealth to his [[courtier]]s; it has also been posited that this donation was a way to circumvent the inheritance laws of the Mughal empire.<ref name=":0" /> He had no heirs.<ref name=":0" /> He was buried in the [[Shah Quli Khan's Tomb]].

	== References ==		== References ==