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{{Short description|First King of Janjira State, India (died 1733)}} | |||
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== Family == | == Family == | ||
He was born into a [[Koli people|Koli]] family which was [[Patil (title)|Patil]] of [[Guhagar]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YzkKAQAAIAAJ|title=The Indian Historical Quarterly (see page 234)|date=1985|publisher=Ramanand Vidya Bhawan|language=en}}</ref> He was | He was born into a [[Hindu]] [[Koli people|Koli]] family which was [[Patil (title)|Patil]] of [[Guhagar]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YzkKAQAAIAAJ|title=The Indian Historical Quarterly (see page 234)|date=1985|publisher=Ramanand Vidya Bhawan|language=en}}</ref> He was kidnapped at a young age and later grew up in a [[Siddi]] [[Muslim]] family. There, he was converted to [[Islam]] and got his new name as '''Qasim Khan''' and after becoming admiral of the Mughal navy, he was titled '''Yakut Khan''' by [[Mughal Emperor]] [[Aurangzeb Alamgir]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UU1uAAAAMAAJ&q=Koli|title=Bajirao I: an outstanding cavalry general|last1=Palsokar|first1=R. D.|last2=Reddy|first2=T. Rabi|date=1995|publisher=Reliance Pub. House|isbn=9788185972947}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-3CPc22nMqIC&pg=PA174|title=The African Dispersal in the Deccan: From Medieval to Modern Times|last=Ali|first=Shanti Sadiq|year=1996|publisher=Orient Blackswan|isbn=9788125004851}}</ref> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
In October 1672, Khan entered the [[seven islands of Bombay]] and attacked the [[Marathas]] with whom they were at war. Khan returned the following year, on 10 October 1673, after destroying the towns of [[Pen, Maharashtra|Pen]] and [[Nagothane]].<ref name="IndianAfrican">{{cite book|last= Yimene|first=Ababu Minda|title=An African Indian Community in Hyderabad: Siddi Identity, Its Maintenance and Change|publisher=Cuvillier Verlag|pages=204|isbn=978-3-86537-206-2|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DigPvwHTqJ4C|year=2004}}</ref> | In October 1672, Khan entered the [[seven islands of Bombay]] and attacked the [[Marathas]] with whom they were at war. Khan returned the following year, on 10 October 1673, after destroying the towns of [[Pen, Maharashtra|Pen]] and [[Nagothane]].<ref name="IndianAfrican">{{cite book|last= Yimene|first=Ababu Minda|title=An African Indian Community in Hyderabad: Siddi Identity, Its Maintenance and Change|publisher=Cuvillier Verlag|pages=204|isbn=978-3-86537-206-2|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DigPvwHTqJ4C|year=2004}}</ref> | ||
Yakut Khan, along with | Yakut Khan, along with Siddi Khariyat Khan & Siddi Sambal, had earlier saved the [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]] from the [[Marathas]] left by [[Sambhaji]] at [[Chaul]]. In return, they enjoyed a cordial relationship in the otherwise tense political climate.<ref name="IndianAfrican" /> | ||
In 1689, the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal Emperor]] [[Aurangzeb]] ordered Khan to attack [[Bombay]] for the third time after Indian vessels sailing to [[Surat]] were captured in 1686 ([[Child's War]]). In April 1689, the strong Mughal fleet from [[Janjira State|Janjira]] commanded by the Sidi Yaqub and | In 1689, the [[Mughal Empire|Mughal Emperor]] [[Aurangzeb]] ordered Khan to attack [[Bombay]] for the third time after Indian vessels sailing to [[Surat]] were captured in 1686 ([[Child's War]]). In April 1689, the strong Mughal fleet from [[Janjira State|Janjira]] commanded by the Sidi Yaqub and crewed by [[Mappila]] and [[Habesha people|Abyssinians]] laid siege to the [[Fort George, Bombay|British fortification]] to the south.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QKJg1dQsk7oC&q=Yakub+Khan+Koli&pg=PA443|title=Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency ...|last=State)|first=Bombay (India|date=1883|publisher=Government Central Press|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-3CPc22nMqIC&q=Yakut+Khan+Koli&pg=PA174|title=The African Dispersal in the Deccan: From Medieval to Modern Times|last=Ali|first=Shanti Sadiq|date=1996|publisher=Orient Blackswan|isbn=9788125004851|language=en}}</ref><ref name="google2">{{cite book|title=Aurangzeb & his times|author=Faruki, Z.|date=1935|publisher=Idarah-i Adabiyāt-i Delli|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vvNtAAAAMAAJ}}</ref> | ||
After a year of resistance, the English surrendered, and in 1690 the British governor [[Sir John Child, 1st Baronet|Sir John Child]] appealed to [[Aurangzeb]]. In February 1690, the Mughals agreed to halt the attack in return for 150,000 rupees (over a billion USD at 2008 conversion rates) and Child's dismissal.<ref name="iexpress" /> Child's untimely death in 1690 however, resulted in him escaping the ignominy of being sacked.<ref name="omprakash">{{cite book|last=Prakash|first=Om|title=European Commercial Enterprise in Pre-colonial India|publisher=Cambridge University Press|year=1987|isbn=978-0-521-25758-9|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hciTRYbE27gC}}</ref> | After a year of resistance, the English surrendered, and in 1690 the British governor [[Sir John Child, 1st Baronet|Sir John Child]] appealed to [[Aurangzeb]]. In February 1690, the Mughals agreed to halt the attack in return for 150,000 rupees (over a billion USD at 2008 conversion rates) and Child's dismissal.<ref name="iexpress" /> Child's untimely death in 1690 however, resulted in him escaping the ignominy of being sacked.<ref name="omprakash">{{cite book|last=Prakash|first=Om|title=European Commercial Enterprise in Pre-colonial India|publisher=Cambridge University Press|year=1987|isbn=978-0-521-25758-9|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hciTRYbE27gC}}</ref> | ||
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Enraged at the agreement, he withdrew his forces on 8 June 1690 after razing the Mazagaon Fort.<ref name="iexpress">{{cite news|url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=47106|title=Mazgaon fort was blown to pieces – 313 years ago|last= Nandgaonkar|first=Satish|date=2003-03-22|work=[[Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Express Group]]|access-date=2008-09-20}}</ref> | Enraged at the agreement, he withdrew his forces on 8 June 1690 after razing the Mazagaon Fort.<ref name="iexpress">{{cite news|url=http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=47106|title=Mazgaon fort was blown to pieces – 313 years ago|last= Nandgaonkar|first=Satish|date=2003-03-22|work=[[Indian Express]]|publisher=[[Express Group]]|access-date=2008-09-20}}</ref> | ||
Later, the ''[[Ganj-i-Sawai]]'' and other Mughal vessels, were captured by the pirates [[Henry Every]] and [[Thomas Tew]].<ref>Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World</ref>{{full|date=January 2019}} One of the Maratha forts was captured after he granted amnesty to the garrison | Later, the ''[[Ganj-i-Sawai]]'' and other Mughal vessels, were captured by the pirates [[Henry Every]] and [[Thomas Tew]].<ref>Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World</ref>{{full|date=January 2019}} One of the Maratha forts was captured after he granted amnesty to the garrison. The captured men were killed.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20180711014647/http://voiceofdharma.org/books/imwat/ch4.htm#55a Growth under the Mughals] ''India Muslims: Who Are They?''</ref> | ||
Khan died in 1733.<ref name="IndianAfrican" /> | Khan died in 1733.<ref name="IndianAfrican" /> | ||
== See also == | |||
* [[List of Koli people]] | |||
* [[List of Koli states and clans]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:24, 31 May 2022
Template:Infobox King Qasim Yakut Khan also known as Yakut Shaikhji, Yakub Khan and Sidi Yaqub was a naval Admiral and administrator of Janjira Fort who first served under Bijapur Sultanate and later under the Mughal Empire.[1]
Family[edit | edit source]
He was born into a Hindu Koli family which was Patil of Guhagar.[2] He was kidnapped at a young age and later grew up in a Siddi Muslim family. There, he was converted to Islam and got his new name as Qasim Khan and after becoming admiral of the Mughal navy, he was titled Yakut Khan by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir.[3][4]
History[edit | edit source]
In October 1672, Khan entered the seven islands of Bombay and attacked the Marathas with whom they were at war. Khan returned the following year, on 10 October 1673, after destroying the towns of Pen and Nagothane.[5]
Yakut Khan, along with Siddi Khariyat Khan & Siddi Sambal, had earlier saved the Portuguese from the Marathas left by Sambhaji at Chaul. In return, they enjoyed a cordial relationship in the otherwise tense political climate.[5]
In 1689, the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb ordered Khan to attack Bombay for the third time after Indian vessels sailing to Surat were captured in 1686 (Child's War). In April 1689, the strong Mughal fleet from Janjira commanded by the Sidi Yaqub and crewed by Mappila and Abyssinians laid siege to the British fortification to the south.[6][7][8]
After a year of resistance, the English surrendered, and in 1690 the British governor Sir John Child appealed to Aurangzeb. In February 1690, the Mughals agreed to halt the attack in return for 150,000 rupees (over a billion USD at 2008 conversion rates) and Child's dismissal.[9] Child's untimely death in 1690 however, resulted in him escaping the ignominy of being sacked.[10]
Enraged at the agreement, he withdrew his forces on 8 June 1690 after razing the Mazagaon Fort.[9]
Later, the Ganj-i-Sawai and other Mughal vessels, were captured by the pirates Henry Every and Thomas Tew.[11][full citation needed] One of the Maratha forts was captured after he granted amnesty to the garrison. The captured men were killed.[12]
Khan died in 1733.[5]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ The African dispersal in the Deccan: from medieval to modern times, By Shanti Sadiq Ali, Published by Orient Blackswan, 1996,Public Domain, ISBN 81-250-0485-8, ISBN 978-81-250-0485-1
- ↑ The Indian Historical Quarterly (see page 234). Ramanand Vidya Bhawan. 1985.
- ↑ Palsokar, R. D.; Reddy, T. Rabi (1995). Bajirao I: an outstanding cavalry general. Reliance Pub. House. ISBN 9788185972947.
- ↑ Ali, Shanti Sadiq (1996). The African Dispersal in the Deccan: From Medieval to Modern Times. Orient Blackswan. ISBN 9788125004851.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Yimene, Ababu Minda (2004). An African Indian Community in Hyderabad: Siddi Identity, Its Maintenance and Change. Cuvillier Verlag. p. 204. ISBN 978-3-86537-206-2.
- ↑ State), Bombay (India (1883). Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency ... Government Central Press.
- ↑ Ali, Shanti Sadiq (1996). The African Dispersal in the Deccan: From Medieval to Modern Times. Orient Blackswan. ISBN 9788125004851.
- ↑ Faruki, Z. (1935). Aurangzeb & his times. Idarah-i Adabiyāt-i Delli.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Nandgaonkar, Satish (22 March 2003). "Mazgaon fort was blown to pieces – 313 years ago". Indian Express. Express Group. Retrieved 20 September 2008.
- ↑ Prakash, Om (1987). European Commercial Enterprise in Pre-colonial India. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-25758-9.
- ↑ Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World
- ↑ Growth under the Mughals India Muslims: Who Are They?
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