Muhammad Faiz Ali Khan Explained

Nawab Sir Muhammad Faiz Ali Khan Bahadur, KCSI (26 August 1821 – 5 August 1894) was the Nawab of Pahasu, also a politician and administrator, who served as Prime Minister of Jaipur State.^{[1] [2]}

Early life

Nawab Sir Muhammad Faiz Ali Khan Khan KCSI, was scion of Muslim Rajput community of Lalkhani (Badgujar Rajput) lineage. He was born to Murad Ali Khan.^{[1] [2]}

Relations with British

He and his father both served in Jaipur Armed Forces and served British well in Indian Mutiny of 1857. He was rewarded for his loyalty with a large estate and title of Khan Bahadur.^[1]

Prime Minister of Jaipur State

He served as Prime Minister of Jaipur State in 1863 during reign of Sawai Ram Singh II and was also given a jagir in Jaipur State for his services.^{[1] [2]}

Positions

He was an active member in public life and was:^[1]

• Member of Legislative council of United Provinces
• Member of Governors General's Legislative council

Honours

• 1871: Companion of the Order of the Star of India and later elevated to
• 1876: Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India.^{[1] [2]}
• He was also given titles of Khan Badaur^[1] and Mumtaz-ud-Daula.^[2]

Estate

He was jagirdar of Pahasu with title of Nawab of Pahasu. Also held jagir in Jaipur State located at Tazami. He also held one village in Sadabad Estate.^[3]

Successor

He was succeeded by his able son Sir Muhammad Faiyaz Ali Khan, as Nawab of Pahasu.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Book: Dictionary of Indian Biography By C. E. Buckland. 326. 9788170208976. Buckland. C. E.. 1999.
2. Book: The Golden Book of India: A Genealogical and Biographical Dictionary of the ... By Sir Roper Lethbridge. 335–36. 9788187879541. Lethbridge. Sir Roper. 2005.
3. Report on the Settlement of the Muttra District, North-Western Provinces by R. S. Whiteway: pp 36.