Muhammad Faiz Ali Khan

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]

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