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Safdar Jang
18th-century Indian nobleman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the districts in Delhi, see Safdarjung (Delhi). For the 1930 film, see Safdar Jung (film).
Abul Mansur Mirza Muhammad Muqim Ali Khan Beg (c. 1708 – 5 October 1754), better known as Safdar Jang, was the second Nawab of Kingdom of Awadh succeeding Saadat Ali Khan I (his maternal uncle and father-in-law) in 1739. All future Nawabs of Awadh were patriarchal descendants of Safdar Jang. He was a major figure at the Mughal court during the declining years of the Mughal Empire.
Quick Facts 2nd Nawab of Awadh, Reign ...
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Nawab of Awadh Khan Bahadur Mir Atish Firdaus Aaramgah[lower-alpha 1] | |||||
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2nd Nawab of Awadh | |||||
Reign | 19 March 1739 – 5 October 1754 | ||||
Predecessor | Saadat Ali Khan I | ||||
Successor | Shuja-ud-Daula | ||||
Born | 1708 [citation needed] | ||||
Died | 5 October 1754(1754-10-05) (aged 45–46) Sultanpur, Kingdom of Awadh | ||||
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Spouse | Ummat-ul-Jahra Begum | ||||
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House | Nishapuri Branch of the Kara Koyunlu | ||||
Father | Siyadat Khan (Mirza Jafar Khan Beg) | ||||
Religion | Shia Islam |
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