Abdul Majid Khan Tarin facts for kids
Khan Abdul Majid Khan Tarin (1877–1939) was an important leader in British India. He was a judge and later a member of the assembly for the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), which is now called Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan. He was known as a Khan Sahib and received an award called the OBE for his work.
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Early Life and Education
Abdul Majid Khan Tarin was born in 1877 in a village called Talokar. This village is near Haripur in the Hazara area, which was part of the NWFP in British India. His father, Sardar Habib Khan, was a tribal leader and a cavalry officer.
When his father passed away, young Abdul Majid Khan Tarin was taught by English teachers. He then went to Aitchison College in Lahore for his studies. Later, he traveled to England to study law and became a barrister, which is a type of lawyer who argues cases in court.
His Career in Public Service
Abdul Majid Khan Tarin worked as a judge and a magistrate in the Punjab area from 1902 to 1934. A magistrate is a public official who handles minor legal cases.
After he retired, he joined the All-India Muslim League. This was a political group that worked for the rights of Muslims in India. In 1937, he was chosen as an MLA, which means Member of Legislative Assembly. This role allowed him to help make laws for the North-West Frontier Province. Sadly, he became ill and passed away in September 1939, so he could not finish his time as an MLA.
His Family and Good Deeds
Khan Abdul Majid Khan Tarin's family also became well-known. His son, Abdus Salim Khan, became a Pakistani diplomat. A diplomat represents their country in other nations. Abdus Salim Khan served as an ambassador in countries like Sri Lanka, Japan, the USA, and the UK.
His daughter-in-law, Begum Mahmooda Salim Khan, made history as Pakistan's first woman minister. One of his great-grandsons is Omer Tarin, a Pakistani poet and scholar.
Abdul Majid Khan Tarin was also very kind and helped his community a lot. He opened many schools to help children get an education. He also set up a special medical ward for patients with Tuberculosis at the government hospital in Haripur. His family has continued his tradition of helping others.
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Abdul Majid Khan Tarin around the 1930s
