Mahmudabad Estate Explained

Surname:Shaikh Siddiqui (Khanzada)
Raja & Taluqdar of Mahmudabad Awadh
Type:Noble house
Country:Kingdom of Oudh, British India, India
Estates:Mahmudabad Estate
Titles:Nawab, Raja, Khan Bahadur, Amirul Omara, Saeedul Mulk, Muzzafar Jung, Ghanzanfaru-daula, Sir
Founder:Sheikh Nathu
Was rewarded large estates in Fatehpur by King of Delhi
Final Ruler:Mohammad Amir Ahmad Khan
Current Head:Mohammad Amir Mohammad Khan

Mahmudabad Estate or Mahmoodabad Estate, governed from Mahmudabad, was one of the largest feudal estates in the erstwhile Kingdom of Oudh.[1] The rulers are generally referred to as Raja of Mahmudabad or Raja of Mahmoodabad.

History

The Mahmudabad Estate was founded in 1677 by Raja Mahmud Khan.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Lethbridge. Roper. The golden book of India : a genealogical and biographical dictionary of the ruling princes, chiefs, nobles, and other personages, titled or decorated of the Indian empire. 1893. Aakar Books. Delhi. 9788187879541. 331. illustrated, reprint. 20 August 2014.
  2. Web site: KOTHI, QILA MAHMUDABAD. 19 July 2013.