Alamgir facts for kids

Alamgir or Alomgir is a name that means "Conqueror of the World." It has been used by important people, especially rulers, and is also a common name in some parts of the world. You might find this name in different places, from famous historical figures to modern-day athletes and artists.

Who Used the Name Alamgir?

Famous Rulers Known as Alamgir

• Aurangzeb (1618–1707) was a powerful ruler of the Mughal Empire in India. He was also known by his special title, Alamgir. He ruled for a very long time and expanded the empire.
• Alamgir II (1699–1759) was another Mughal emperor. He ruled from 1754 to 1759.

People with the Given Name Alamgir

Many people today have Alamgir as their first name. Here are a few examples:

• Alamgir Haq (born 1955) is a famous singer from Pakistan. He is known for being one of the first pop music stars in his country.
• Alamgir Hasan (born 1970) is a former footballer from Bangladesh.
• Alamgir Hossain (hurdler) is an athlete from Bangladesh who competes in hurdling, which is a type of running race over obstacles.
• Alamgir Kumkum (1942–2012) was a filmmaker from Bangladesh. He worked as a producer and director, creating movies.
• Alomgir Molla (born 2000) is a footballer from Bangladesh.
• Alamgir Sheriyar (born 1973) is a cricketer from Britain with Pakistani roots.
• Alamgir Siddique (1926–1977) was a politician and activist from Bangladesh who worked to promote the Bengali language.

People with Alamgir as a Surname

Alamgir can also be a family name. Here are some people who have Alamgir as their last name:

• ATM Alamgir (1950–2020) was a politician and a freedom fighter from Bangladesh.
• Gazi Alamgir (born 1982) is a first-class cricketer from Bangladesh.
• Md. Alamgir (born 1962) serves as an Election Commissioner in Bangladesh, helping to oversee elections.
• Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir (born 1948) is a state minister from Bangladesh.
• Mohiuddin Ahmad Alamgir (born 1950) is a well-known actor from Bangladesh.
• Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir (born 1942) was the Home Affairs Minister of Bangladesh.
• Niloy Alamgir (born 1984) is a model and actor from Bangladesh.

Pakistan Navy Warships

The name Alamgir has also been given to warships in the Pakistan Navy:

• PNS Alamgir (F260) was a frigate, a type of warship, that was transferred from the U.S. Navy to the Pakistan Navy.
• PNS Alamgir (D160) was a destroyer, another type of warship, also transferred from the U.S. Navy to the Pakistan Navy.

Other Places and Things Named Alamgir

• Alamgir Mosque is a mosque located in Varanasi, India. A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims.
• There is also an Alamgir Mosque, Aurangabad in India.
• The Alamgir Tower Lahore is a building found in the Pakistani state of Punjab.
• The Alamgir Welfare Trust is a charity organization in Pakistan that helps people in need.

See Also

• Sarai Alamgir, a village in the Pakistani state of Punjab
  • Sarai Alamgir Tehsil, an administrative subdivision in the Pakistani state of Punjab
  • Sarai Alamgir railway station
• Alamgeer, a Hindi play by Indian writer Bhisham Sahni