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'''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 == | ||
Latest revision as of 21:20, 17 June 2022
Shah Quli Khan was a 16th-century 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[edit | edit source]
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 the Great. Quli's connection to Bairam Khan allowed him to curry an extensive amount of favor with the Mughal court.[1]
Military career[edit | edit source]
In the 1550s, a series of wars broke out between the Mughals and the Sur Empire.[1] 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.[1] 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.[1][2]
Governor of Narnaul[edit | edit source]
In the 1570s, Shah Quli Khan was named as the Mughal governor of Narnaul.[2] 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,[1] was built between 1774 and 1775.[1] The tomb featured a planned garden, and was part of Shah Quli's gubernatorial estate.[1]
Fifteen years after building his tomb, Shah Quli Khan began constructing a palace for himself. This building would become known as the Jal Mahal.[2] 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.[1]
Upon his death, Shah Quli Khan (who was known for his generosity) donated much of his wealth to his courtiers; it has also been posited that this donation was a way to circumvent the inheritance laws of the Mughal empire.[1] He had no heirs.[1] He was buried in the Shah Quli Khan's Tomb.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 Asher, Catherine B. (24 September 1992). Architecture of Mughal India. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521267281.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Alexander Mikaberidze, (2011). Conflict and Conquest in the Islamic World a Historical Encyclopedia. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO. p. 707. ISBN 9781598843378.
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