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Muqarrab Khan
Khan Zaman Fath Jang Dakhini / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Muqarrab Khan of Golconda, also known as Khan Zaman Fath Jang Dakhini, was an Indian Deccani Muslim,[1] who was the most experienced commander of Qutb Shahi Dynasty, during the reign of Abul Hasan Qutb Shah.[2] He is known for betraying Abul Hasan Qutb Shah during Siege of Golconda. He arrested Maratha Emperor Sambhaji at Sangameshwar.
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![]() Muqarrab Khan arrested Maratha Emperor Sambhaji at Sangameshwar | |
Reign | 1675 - 1689 |
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Shaikh Nizam Dakhini alias Muqarrab Khan was a political rival of Abul Hasan Qutb Shah's viziers Madanna and Akkanna.[3][4][5] After defeat of Abul Hasan Qutb Shah by Mughals, He able to escaped from battle field by retreating into the Golconda Fort. After the Mughals captured Golconda Fort Muqarrab Khan had become the de facto ruler of Golconda.