Turrebaz Khan
Rohilla freedom fighter and revolutionary during the Revolt of 1857 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Turrebaz Khan (Pashto: تورم خان, Urdu: طرم خان) (died c. 1857) was a Rohilla Pashtun Indian revolutionary who fought against the British in Hyderabad State during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and was hung by the British.[1][2]
Turrebaz Khan | |
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Born | |
Died | 1857 |
Cause of death | execution |
Known for | Leading the Indian Rebellion of 1857 in Hyderabad |
Father | Rustam Khan |
Life
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]
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