Jahangir Khanji Explained

Muhammad Jahangir Khanji
Birth Date:	1955/56^[1]
Death Place:	Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Office1:	Nawab of Junagarh
Term Start1:	1989
Term End1:	2023
Known For:	Struggle for the independence of Junagarh state

Muhammad Jahangir Khanji (1955/56 – 20 July 2023) was the Nawab of Junagarh who dedicated himself to the cause of Junagarh state's independence, persistently advocating for its liberation from Indian occupation. His grandfather, Nawab Mahabat Khanji, had previously signed an instrument of accession to Pakistan on 15 September 1947, during his reign as the Ruler of Junagarh State.^[2]

Khanji died of cancer in Karachi on 20 July 2023, at the age of 67. His funeral prayer took place at Junagarh House on 21 July following the Friday prayers. He has left behind his aged mother Shah Begum Sahab Musarrat Jahan Begum, a son, Nawabzada Mohammad Ali Murtaza Khanji and daughter Nawabzadi Maryam Khanji. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. https://www.dawn.com/news/1765914/nawab-of-junagadh-who-championed-accession-passes-away Nawab of Junagadh, who championed accession, passes away
2. Web site: Nawab of Junagarh State Jhangir Khanji passes away. 20 July 2023.
3. Web site: Pakistan . Nawab of Junagarh Jahangir Khanji dies of cancer – Pakistan – Dunya News . Dunyanews.tv . 20 July 2023. 22 July 2023.
4. Web site: PM Shehbaz expresses grief over demise of Nawab of Junagarh .
5. Web site: Nawab of Junagarh Muhammad Jahangir Khanji passes away . Nation.com.pk . 21 July 2023. 22 July 2023.