Turrebaz Khan
Turrebaz Khan | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Died | 1857 |
| Cause of death | execution |
| Known for | Leading the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in Hyderabad |
| Father | Rustam Khan |
Turrebaz Khan (died c. 1857) was a Rohilla Indian revolutionary who fought against the British in Hyderabad State during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and was hung by the British.[1][2]
Life
[edit]Turrebaz Khan was born to a Pathan Muslim family in Begum Bazar in present-day Hyderabad district.[3] He revolted against the British Indian Empire, despite opposition from the ruling Nizam. A street is named after him in Begum Bazar.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Daftuar, Swati (29 July 2016). "The tale of Turram Khan". The Hindu.
- ^ Ali, 1883, pp. 194.
- ^ Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav 75 Years of Independence Unsung Heroes Detail - Paying tribute to India’s freedom fighters: Pathan Turrebaz Khan Government of India
- ^ "Rising at the Residency". The Hindu. 14 March 2007. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
Bibliography
[edit]- Ali, Moulvie Syed Mahdi (1883), Hyderabad Affairs (Volume 3), The Times of India Steam Press, Bombay