Sayyid Lashkar Khan | |
|---|---|
| 6th Prime Minister of Hyderabad Subahdar of Berar and Aurangabad Faujdar of Attock | |
| Rukn-ud-daulah رکن الدوله Vazir-ul-mulk Vakil-ul-Mutlaq Madar-ul-Muham Diwan Musafir Khan Nasir Jung II | |
| In office 1752 A.D. – 1755 A.D. | |
| Monarch | Ahmad Shah Bahadur |
| Nizam | Salabat Jung |
| Preceded by | Raja Raghu Nath Das |
| Succeeded by | Samsam ud Daula Shah Nawaz Khan |
| Subahdar of Berar and Aurangabad | |
| Preceded by | Sharif Shuja'at Khan |
| Succeeded by | Samsam ud Daula Shah Nawaz Khan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mir Ismail Khan Sirpul, Balkh |
| Died | 1757 A.D.[1] Daulatabad Fort[1] Hyderabad State |
| Relatives | Ra'afat-ud-daulah Bahadur Zorawar Jung |
| Profession | Prime Minister of Hyderabad State or Vazir of Deccan Subahdar of Berar and Aurangabad[2] |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Mughal Empire Hyderabad State |
Sayyid Lashkar Khan-Nasir Jung II, also known as Mir Isma'il (died 1757), was a diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Hyderabad State under the rule of Salabat Jung. He held the title of Diwan and was noted for his expertise in warfare tactics. Prior to his tenure in Hyderabad, Lashkar Khan also worked under the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah. His career spanned both Mughal and Nizam territories, contributing to the administration and governance of Hyderabad State.[3][4][5]
Career[edit | edit source]
Rebellion[edit | edit source]
During the rebellion led by Nasir Jung against his father, Nizam ul Mulk Asaf Jah I, and supported by his uncle Muzaffar Jung, Nasir attempted to seize power but was defeated at the Eid Gah Maidan in Aurangabad on 23 July 1741. Shah Nawaz Khan sided with Nasir Jung, while Sayyid Lashkar Khan fought for Nizam ul Mulk. In the battle, Nasir Jung sustained serious injuries and, after the death of his elephant driver, courageously took the reins himself. At one point, his brother-in-law Mutawassil Khan aimed an arrow at him, but Nasir's son Hidayat Moideen Khan intervened, saving his uncle's life. Recognizing Nasir Jung, Sayyid Lashkar Khan saluted him and offered him a seat on his own elephant. Moved by this gesture, Nasir Jung accepted and was taken prisoner to Aurangabad.[6][7][8]
Appointment as Bakshi of Bidar[edit | edit source]
Rustam Beg Khan was moved from the post of the Bakshi of Mahur sarkar to commanding the military forces (faujdari) in the same area. On the other hand, Saiyid Lashkar Khan was shifted from leading the military (faujdari) to managing the administrative affairs in sair and later was promoted to the position of Bakshi of Bidar.[9]
Titles[edit | edit source]
Sayyid Lashkar Khan was conferred with the title of Nasir Jung and appointed as the commander-in-Chief of the armies. Qazi Muhammad Dayam was assigned the position of Faujdar of Baklaua. Additionally, Sayyid Sharif Khan, who served as the Subedar of Berar, received the title of Shujaat Jang Vakil-ul-Mutlaq, Rukn-ud-daulah, Madar-ul-Maham.[3]
After the assassination of Raja Raghunath Das, Salabat Jung designated Saiyid Lashkar Khan as Vakil-i-Mutlaq and Madar-ul-Muham. Salabat Jung bestowed upon him the title of 'Ruknud Daula'. The latter then assigned Allah Yar Beg Qalmaw the role of 'Bahadur Dil Khan' and placed him in charge of revenue management.[10]
Military career[edit | edit source]
Capture of Avandha Fort[edit | edit source]
On 14 December 1746, Sayyid Lashkar Khan, prepared to capture Avandha Fort in Konkan. The strategic plans for the siege of Avandha Fort, orchestrated by Sayyid Lashkar Khan, were communicated to the Peshwa by Malhar Dadaji. Additionally, Raghunath Ganesh informed the Peshwa about Sayyid Lashkar Khan's military movements towards Avandha Fort and the Nizam-ul-Mulk's departure towards Dharur. Acting as the Marathas' deputy, Raghunath Ganesh provided intelligence to Shahuji, revealing that the Nizam was absent in Hyderabad, his troops had gained control of Avandha Fort, and his envoys had been sent to Surat, although their mission's purpose remained undisclosed.[11] Despite Malhar Dadaji's efforts to defend against Sayyid Lashkar Khan's forces, he was unable to withstand the attack and consequently surrendered Avandha Fort to him. Following the capture, Malhar Dadaji informed the Peshwa about Sayyid Lashkar Khan's conquest of Avandha Fort.[11]
Prime Minister of Hyderabad[edit | edit source]
Within Salabat Jung's court, there was disapproval of the French intervention in Hyderabad's affairs, with a desire to free the Nizam from foreign domination. Sayyid Lashkar Khan, the Diwan, led the opposition against French influence in the Deccan. As a trusted advisor to Nizam-ul-Mulk, Sayyid Lashkar Khan consistently opposed foreign interference in Hyderabad State's internal matters, advocating for the preservation of the region's autonomy.[12]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Regani, Sarojini (1988). Nizam-British Relations, 1724-1857. Concept Publishing Company. p. 107. ISBN 978-81-7022-195-1.
- ↑ Maharashtra (India) (1977). Maharashtra State Gazetteers: Akola. Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State. p. 147.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Congress, Indian History (1941). Proceedings. Indian History Congress. p. 625.
- ↑ Ma'asir al-Umara of Shahnavaz Khan Aurangabadi, Vol. 1, English (in Turkish). pp. 835–836.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ↑ Regani, Sarojini (1988). Nizam-British Relations, 1724-1857. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 26–27. ISBN 978-81-7022-195-1.
- ↑ Host Bibliographic Record for Boundwith Item Barcode 30112050248951 and Others. 2013. p. 151.
- ↑ Sardesai, Govind Sakharam (1948). The expansion of the Maratha power, 1707-1772. Phoenix Publications. pp. 196–197.
- ↑ Duff, James Grant (1863). A History of the Mahrattas. Printed at the "Exchange Press," Fort. pp. 14–15.
- ↑ Nayeem, M. A. (1985). Mughal Administration of Deccan Under Nizamul Mulk Asaf Jah, 1720-48 A.D. Jaico Publishing House. p. 65. ISBN 978-81-7224-325-8.
- ↑ Nayeem, M. A. (2000). History of Modern Deccan, 1720/1724-1948: Political and administrative aspects. Abul Kalam Azad Oriental Research Institute. p. 41.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Selections from the Peshwa Daftar (in मराठी). Government Central Press. 1933. pp. 3816–3820.
- ↑ Joshi, P. M. (1975). Studies in the Foreign Relations of India, from the Earliest Times to 1947: Prof. H. K. Sherwani Felicitation Volume. State Archives, Government of Andhra Pradesh : copies can be had from the Director of Print. and Stationery. p. 251.